Italian Quinoa Rice

I've tried quinoa a few times and haven't liked it.  Recently a friend told me she enjoyed seasoned quinoa and it spurred me to try again.  This turned out so good!

1 c. quinoa
1 c. rice
4 tsp dried onions
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
5-6 sun dried tomatoes
1 tsp basil
3 1/4 c. chicken brothe (divided)
Parmesian cheese (optional)

Soak quinoa for 15 minutes and then rinse well in super fine strainer.  Add 1 1/4 c. chicken broth to a small sauce pan and then add quinoa, onions, and Italian seasoning.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

While quinoa is cooking, place remaining 2 cups of chicken broth in small sauce pan.  Bring to boil and add rice, sun dried tomatoes and 1 tsp basil.  Bring to a boil again, reduce heat, cover and leave for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn off heat.

Gently combine quinoa and rice and serve with parmesian cheese if desired.