Quinoa Pizza Bites
The ultimate comfort food! These Quinoa Pizza Bites are crispy, nutritious, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a quick snack or meal, they’ll satisfy your pizza cravings without the guilt. Make them tonight!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Grater
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa You can make this part days in advance or use leftover quinoa from dinner.
- 2 cups cooked and cooled cauliflower florets, pureed You will need about half a head of cauliflower. I steamed mine for 15 minutes while my quinoa was cooking. You can make this part days in advance or use leftover cauliflower from dinner.
- 1 egg egg If you are egg-free, a flax egg or gelatin egg would work for binding.
- 1/4 cup white rice flour Adds a nice texture to the bites.
- 2 tbsp coconut flour Helps absorb moisture and binds the ingredients together.
- 2 tbsp pizza sauce Adds that quintessential pizza flavor.
- 2 tsp onion powder Enhances the overall taste.
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder A must for that aromatic flavor.
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning Brings all the herbs together beautifully.
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt Essential for flavoring.
- 1/2 tsp pepper For a bit of kick.
- extra pizza sauce for dipping.
- optional freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish.
- optional basil for garnish.
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients: the cooked and cooled quinoa, pureed cauliflower, egg, white rice flour, coconut flour, pizza sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper.
- Gently roll the mixture into about 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Set the rolled balls onto a Silpat or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- If you wish, garnish the baked bites with freshly grated parmesan cheese and basil right after pulling them from the oven.
- Serve immediately with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Mixing Method: Ensure that all ingredients are well combined for even flavor distribution.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Heating Tips: When reheating, bake at a lower temperature for a few minutes to avoid drying them out.
- Texture Check: The mixture should be moist enough to hold together but not overly wet.
- Baking Sheet Prep: Using parchment paper can help prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.