Pizza Quinoa Bites

December 18, 2014

Give a new healthier meaning to Pizza night! These pizza quinoa bites are packed with flavor and have all the attributes of pizza that everyone loves!

1 cup cooked quinoa
½ cup shredded cheese + 2 tablespoons of cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
3 tablespoons of marinara sauce
1/2 cup diced sausage meat (or pepperoni), cooked
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup diced olives (optional)
Marinara Sauce, for dipping

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix ½ cup uncooked quinoa, washed, with 1 ¼ cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then lower the heat. Cook the quinoa about 15 minutes until fluffy. You should get...
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Nutritions

Calories
396

Sodium
1158mg
48% DV

Fat
18g
28% DV

Protein
12g
24% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV

Dinner Baked