Quinoa Pizza Bites turn cooked quinoa into a cheesy, pepperoni-filled snack with the familiar flavors of pizza. Mozzarella, Parmesan, mini pepperoni, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and an egg bind the mixture together. Bake the bites in a mini muffin pan, then serve them warm with marinara for dipping.
This recipe is a handy way to use cooked quinoa you already have in the fridge. The quinoa should be cooked before you mix the ingredients; the oven time is for baking the bites, not cooking the grain. Combine everything thoroughly so the egg and cheese are distributed through the mixture, then press it into the muffin cavities to help the bites hold their shape.
Use a well-greased mini muffin pan, as the cheese can stick as it melts. The recipe makes about 18 to 20 bites, and the stated bake time is 15 to 20 minutes at 400°F. Let them rest in the pan for about five minutes after baking before removing them. That short cooling time helps them firm up and makes them easier to lift out.
Marinara is an easy dip, and the linked homemade tomato sauce gives you another option. For a snack spread, pair the bites with cheesy cauliflower tots or mahogany chicken wings.
If you’re shopping for this recipe, use cooked quinoa; prepare it before starting the bites.
These are easy to customize with other pizza-style additions, but keep extra toppings finely chopped and use them sparingly so the bites hold together. This recipe is adapted from Live Well Bake Often.
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- Slow Cooker Mahogany Chicken Wings
- Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
- Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
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Quinoa Pizza Bites
- Total Time: :25
- Yield: 4 servings (about 18–20 bites) 1x
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup mini pepperonis
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a mini muffin pan well with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Evenly distribute the mixture between the mini muffin cavities (you should end up with about 18-20) and gently press it down.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and serve with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked