Description
A crispy, gluten-free quinoa pizza crust made with soaked quinoa, blended into a smooth batter and baked to perfection. This healthy and protein-rich alternative is perfect for your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed and soaked)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly and soak in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked quinoa well.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease with olive oil.
- Add soaked quinoa, water, baking powder, salt, olive oil, and Italian seasoning to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour batter onto prepared pan and spread evenly into a 10-12 inch circle.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip the crust and bake another 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Add desired toppings and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until toppings are cooked and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Soaking quinoa is essential for proper texture and digestibility.
- Blend the batter until very smooth for best results.
- Pre-baking and flipping ensures a crispy crust.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 8 hours soaking)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
