15 Sun-Dried Tomato Recipes That Add Bright Flavor to Your Meals
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
Keeping flavorful ingredients on hand is the best way to make sure you never have to suffer through a boring weeknight dinner. Some people stock up on interesting grains and seeds, so they can make these buckwheat recipes, while others opt for shelf-stable proteins, so they can whip up a canned tuna meal. Other times, you want something more punchy, and for our money, sun-dried tomatoes, dry or preserved in oil, pack the biggest sweet-tart flavor into the smallest package. These 15 recipes are more than enough to convince you to keep a jar on hand for dinner emergencies.
Sun-Dried Tomato, Quinoa, and Almond Salad
Eating fluffy, healthy grains like quinoa is a treat when they’re paired with flavorful ingredients. (via Averie Cooks)Sun-Dried Tomato Red Pepper Soup
Jazz up your next batch of roasted red pepper soup with sun-dried tomatoes. They add a tangy bite that perfectly balance the sweetness of the peppers. (via The Wanderlust Kitchen)Sun-Dried Tomato Skillet Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken Parmesan is a tasty treat, but it’s a little elaborate for weeknights. This skillet recipe swaps the crispy crust for a creamy sauce that’s easier and faster to make. (via Cafe Delites)Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo Salad
If you’re tired of typical macaroni, use orzo instead. It makes for a rice-like pasta salad that you won’t be able to stop eating. (via Macheesmo)Chicken Piccata With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Chicken piccata gets most of its flavor from briny capers, but in this recipe, its flavor is deepened by the addition of sun-dried tomatoes. (via Ocean View Kitchen)Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken Pasta
Ready in less than 30 minutes, pasta and chicken are bathed in a creamy sauce you’ll dream about all week. (via Salt and Lavender)Turkey Pesto Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn quash is anything but bland thanks to a flavorful mix of turkey, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese. (via Bound by Food)Tomato Asiago Pork Tenderloin Skillet
Juicy pork tenderloin doesn’t get enough love at dinnertime these days. This easy tomato-asiago skillet will change your mind about the other white meat. (via My Life Cookbook)Sicilian Cauliflower Pizza
Crispy cauliflower makes for a mean pizza topping when paired with a flavorful sauce and sautéed onions. Almond ricotta gives each bite a creaminess you’ll crave, and raisins add a hint of sweetness. (via Yup It’s Vegan!)Roasted Garlic and Kale Spaghetti Squash With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
We’re always looking for new ways to dress up spaghetti squash, and this recipe hits the mark. It’s a tasty way to get your pasta fix and some veggies all in one go. (via The Roasted Root)Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake
This creamy chicken pasta dish freezes particularly well. (via Havoc in the Kitchen)Chorizo, Jalapeño, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza
It’s time to ditch the pepperoni in favor of something more flavorful, like this combo of chorizo, jalapeño, and sun-dried tomato. (via Cake ‘n Knife)Gnocchi Arrabbiata With Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Creamy gnocchi is balanced with a spicy kick in this arrabbiata, and smoky bacon rounds out the flavors for a meal you’ll definitely want to keep on your roster. (via Savory Tooth)Sun-Dried Tomato and White Bean Soup
Nothing hits the spot like a warm and cozy bowl of soup. (via One Lovely Life)Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Chicken
You may think of sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese as the ultimate early ’90s flavor combo, but they deserve a second chance in the spotlight. Together, they make this chicken dish anything but boring. (via Gluten-Free With LB)From Your Site Articles
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.