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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

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 66 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat 12 mini muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide quinoa mixture between prepared muffin cups.
  3. 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 Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66

% 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.