Pizza Quinoa Bites
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Pizza Quinoa Bites
Description
This recipe makes small, baked bites using cooked quinoa mixed with eggs, shredded Italian blend cheese, sliced olives, Italian seasoning, and salt to form a cohesive batter. The mixture is portioned into a lightly greased mini muffin tin and baked at 350°F until golden and set.
The Pizza Quinoa Bites have a tender crumb with melty cheese and a subtle blend of Italian flavors complemented by the olives. The pizza sauce served on the side adds a familiar tangy dipping option, completing the pizza-inspired snack experience in small, handheld portions.
The recipe benefits from preparing the quinoa in advance so it is cooked and cooled, easing the mixing step. These bites can be stored refrigerated for a few days or frozen, then reheated to regain crispness. They also allow some flexibility in cheese and seasoning substitutions or adding other desired pizza toppings to suit preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa made from ⅓ cup uncooked quinoa, cooked
- 3 egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup italian blend cheese shredded
- ¼ cup olive 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
- Cook and cool the quinoa ahead of time for ease of mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- For freezing, cook the bites first, then freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven until crispy.
- Feel free to swap cheeses or add different pizza toppings to customize flavors.
- Nutrition information excludes the pizza sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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