Get ready for a healthier and heartier take on pizza. This recipe replaces the traditional crust with a quinoa-infused masterpiece, offering a delicious alternative that's as satisfying as it is nutritious.
Quinoa Crust Pizza
Ingredients:
• ¾ cup of quinoa, covered by 1” water and soaked overnight
• ¼ cup of water
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• Dash of salt
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• ½ cup of tomato sauce
• cooked chicken
• sautéed vegetables
• cheese nutritional yeast
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a 9” cake/pie pan.
- Rinse quinoa and add to a standing blender with water, baking powder, salt, and olive oil. Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove, flip and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Top with sauce and additional desired toppings and bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- TIP: Use our homemade tomato sauce recipe with this pizza!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 200
Fat: 6g
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 31g
Sodium: 134mg
Fiber: 3g
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