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Pizza Quinoa Casserole (Vegan!)
This casserole is all the delicious flavors of a veggie supreme pizza, but delivered in healthier quinoa form! Easy to prepare, and customizable with your favorite veggies.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 8 oz. mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 3 roma tomatoes
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup vegan mozzarella shreds*
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook quinoa: In a saucepan, add rinsed quinoa and 1.5 cups water. Bring to a light boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, dice onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion, green pepper, and mushrooms for about 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic and chop spinach.
- Add garlic, spinach, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir and sauté 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat.
- When quinoa is cooked, place it in a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed vegetables, tomato sauce, cheese shreds, and roma tomatoes (diced). Stir well to combine.
- Spread mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and gently press down. Top with a light sprinkle of cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.
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Notes
- *Oil-free option: Omit vegan cheese shreds. Substitute with up to 1/4 cup nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor if desired. You'll also want to add salt to taste to enhance the flavors.
- Originally published March 2013. Updated April 2023.
Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
671mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1158IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 671mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1158IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.