Pizza Quinoa Bites
Pizza quinoa bites are a vegetarian protein-packed snack/appetizer that you can feel good about - made with quinoa, cheese and your favorite pizza toppings
Servings 12 bites
Calories 66kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa made from ⅓ cup uncooked quinoa.
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup shredded Italian-blend cheeses
- ¼ cup olives sliced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce warmed for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat 12 mini muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide quinoa mixture between prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce.
Notes
Recipe: This recipe is adapted from Better Homes & Garden
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. To reheat, just place them in microwave or toaster oven.
Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the pizza quinoa bites for up to 3 months. I would recommend freezing them after cooked though. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake in a 350°F oven for a few minutes until crispy.
Make Ahead Tips: I strongly suggest cooking the quinoa in advance. That way it's cooked and cooled and ready to be tossed into the other ingredients. This is a great recipe for leftover quinoa.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can use any cheese you'd like, mix up the spices and add any other pizza toppings you'd like.
* Please note the nutrition label does not include the marinara sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 48mg | Vitamin A: 135IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.5mg