Nutrition

Quinoa Pizza Bites – Cheesy, delicious and healthy recipe!

Melty, cheesy, and delicious Homemade Quinoa Pizza is an easy appetizer or healthy snack recipe that will please a crowd!

Why you’ll love this quinoa pizza

It’s an almost guaranteed hit on game day, at a brunch party, holiday event, or casual weeknight family dinner. Your next pizza night will never be the same.
It tastes like nutritious cheese pizza, protein packaging bite.
It can be prepared quickly using basic ingredients, and is egg-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, low-carb, Gluten-free, oil-free, And vegan.
Bites are easily portable, making them a great vegetarian option for potlucks or sports tailgating. (Think football playoffs, Super Bowl, March Madness, etc.) Or serve them as a low-calorie snack after work or school.
The soft and chewy texture delights guests of all ages, and parents appreciate the fiber, iron and vitamin C in each quinoa ball. remain? Very suspicious!

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Step-by-step recipe video

Quinoa Pizza Bites Ingredients

The recipe calls for just eight ingredients: quinoa, cooked beans, tomato paste, dried basil, sweetener, salt, garlic, and onion powder.

Quinoa – It can be red, black, white quinoa, or a combination. It’s important to always rinse quinoa before cooking because raw quinoa contains a bitter-tasting natural coating called saponin.

This dish reminds me of a healthier, oil-free version of arancini, but I’ve never tried substituting it with rice or any other grain. If you try it before me, please report it.

bean – Use cooked or canned beans. I like pinto beans or white beans here. Chickpeas technically work, but quinoa balls will be a little grainier.

Tomato Paste – For the best concentrated flavor and texture, do not use tomato puree, sauce or ketchup instead of paste.

Spices – Minced garlic, onion powder, dried basil, and a pinch of salt add bold pizzazz to these healthy, savory snack bowls.

Sweetener – You can balance the acidity of tomatoes by adding just a teaspoon of your favorite sweetener. Feel free to use unrefined sugar, brown sugar, stevia, honey, or pure maple syrup.

Optional Cheese – The recipe is absolutely delicious, with or without cheese filling. I’ve found that string cheese works best and Daiya vegan mozzarella sticks work well for a dairy-free option.

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How to make healthy snacks

Start by rinsing the quinoa through a fine mesh sieve to remove saponins.
Bring water, quinoa, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the grains are light and fluffy.
Preheat oven to 350°F or 176°C.
Drain and rinse the beans, place them in a large mixing bowl and mash well with a fork.
Add cooked quinoa, tomato paste, spices, remaining salt, and sweetener to mashed beans. Add all ingredients and mix evenly.
Using clean hands, roll the dough into a ball about the size of a meatball. Place on a nonstick baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between balls.
If desired, break off small pieces of string cheese and press into the center of each quinoa pizza slice before cooking.
Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.
Enjoy hot or cold. Once cooled, store leftovers in a covered container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Or freeze for up to 2 months and then reheat.

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Healthy Quinoa Pizza Bites (a delicious and easy snack idea)

The recipe is inspired by vegan meatballs.

1. To make quinoa pizza bites, first rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer to remove saponin.
2. In a small saucepan, bring water, quinoa, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a boil.
3. Once it starts to boil, cover the pot, lower the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
5. Drain and rinse the beans. In a large mixing bowl, mash the beans well with a fork, then add the cooked quinoa, tomato paste, spices, remaining salt, and sweetener and stir until evenly combined.
6. Roll the dough into a ball shape. If desired, tear off a small piece of cheese and press into the center of each quinoa ball.
7. Place on a non-stick or parchment-lined baking sheet and bake on the center rack of the oven for 20 minutes, or until slightly crispy on the outside.
8. Enjoy this delicious and healthy snack hot or cold. Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.