Quinoa Pizza Muffins

Quinoa is a nutrient-rich grain that contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Quinoa Pizza Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Water
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black olives
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil the quinoa in water for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess water.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Grease a muffin tin and divide the quinoa mixture evenly among the cups. Press the mixture down to form a crust.
4. Bake the quinoa crust for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully remove the crust from the muffin tin.
6. Spread tomato sauce on top of each quinoa crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh basil leaves.
7. Place the muffin tin back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
8. Remove the quinoa pizza muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy your delicious and healthy quinoa pizza muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.