30-Minute Creamy Corn Quinoa is covered in a cheesy, velvety, coconut cream sauce with sweet corn and basil, for a warm, satisfying meal that everyone will love.

A Simple, No-Fuss Recipe

30-Minute Creamy Corn Quinoa sounds complicated, but it’s SO easy. Made with pantry ingredients, there’s no need to shop for fancy ingredients, and there’s minimal prep time and cook time. It’s the perfect side dish or make it a meal and serve with a veggie!

Ingredients

3 cups Cooked Quinoa

2 tbsps butter

1/2 cup Flour – You can use gluten-free flour to keep this recipe gluten-free

2 Minced Garlic cloves

1/2-3/4 cups Vegetable Broth

1 Full-fat Coconut Milk – using full-fat gives it a richer, creamier flavor

1 cup Freshly shredded Parmesan – don’t use the Parmesan that comes in a shaker

1 – 15 oz can sweet corn

Kosher Salt and black pepper

tsp dried Oregano

Fresh Basil – can also use dried

Lime Juice

Other add-ins: Fresh cilantro, onion, red pepper

Instructions for 30-Minute Creamy Corn Quinoa

Put the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it melts, sprinkle the flour in and simmer for two mins. Make sure it doesn’t boil
Stir in the minced garlic and vegetable broth and let it bubble for about 30 seconds.
Whisk in the coconut milk and then stir in the corn. Let the sauce cook for a few minutes until it thickens (cook it longer for a thicker, creamier consistency)
Stir in the cheese and remove from the heat
Mix the quinoa with the corn mixture, and add fresh basil and dried oregano
Season with salt and pepper to taste and squeeze the juice of the lime
Pour into a serving bowl and enjoy!

AQ’S

Can I use light coconut milk?

In order to make this super creamy, you should use full-fat coconut milk, as light coconut milk isn’t as concentrated and has more liquid

How is Quinoa supposed to be cooked?

Be sure to rinse your quinoa before cooking to get rid of the bitter flavor of its coating. For each cup of dry quinoa, use two cups of water to cook it.

Why Quinoa is better than rice?

A cup of quinoa contains twice more protein and about 5 g more fiber than white rice. Quinoa contains fewer calories and carbohydrates than white rice.

Can I Use Grated Parmesan Cheese Instead of Shredded?

Grated Parmesan will not create the same creamy texture as shredded Parmesan cheese because it does not have the same moisture content.

Tips for 30-Minute Creamy Corn Quinoa

If you can find fresh corn on the cob, it will add to the flavor of the recipe, giving it more sweetness

Make sure to use fresh Parmesan cheese. Using freshly shredded cheese is key to the creaminess. Make sure not to use grated cheese as it won’t melt and become creamy

Continue watching the sauce as it cooks. This ensures you don’t overcook the sauce and it doesn’t get too thick and pasty.