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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil the quinoa in water for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Grease a muffin tin and divide the quinoa mixture evenly among the cups. Press the mixture down to form a crust.
- Bake the quinoa crust for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully remove the crust from the muffin tin.
- Spread tomato sauce on top of each quinoa crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh basil leaves.
- Place the muffin tin back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the quinoa pizza muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious and healthy quinoa pizza muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.