Description
A delightful twist on traditional pizza, this Quinoa Pizza Crust is gluten-free and packed with flavor, perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water for about 2 minutes to remove bitterness.
- Cook the quinoa in a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine quinoa, eggs, cheese, minced garlic, herbs, and salt. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the baking sheet, shaping it into a crust about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and firm.
- Add your favorite toppings and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and toppings are heated.
- Slice and serve immediately, optionally drizzling with olive oil or balsamic glaze.
Notes
Mix in flavored olive oil or nutritional yeast for a cheesier flavor. For vegan options, substitute eggs with flax eggs and cheese with almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: quinoa, pizza, gluten-free, healthy, family-friendly