Quinoa Herb and Cheese Pizza Crust

Pizza is a favorite Friday night meal for our family. Making homemade pizza crust, adding your family's favorite toppings, and your tastiest tomato sauce, a perfect stay-in dinner.
We also love quinoa, and it is a complete protein that is very quick and easy to cook and tastes amazing. Today I prepared a pizza crust made with quinoa, added in a few herbs and some cheese.
Delicious topped with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sweet peppers, onion and a bit of feta cheese.
A protein packed pizza that the family will enjoy. Hope you try it for your family or friends.

Quinoa Herb & Cheese Pizza Crust

The ingredients you will need for the crust.

Toasting the quinoa in some olive oil.

Cooking the quinoa in water.

 The herbs, baking powder, eggs and cheese will be mixed and added.

I have prepared the pizza pan.

The cooled quinoa mixed with the cheese.

The eggs are beaten into the herbs and baking powder.

All ingredients are combined well.

The quinoa herb and Cheese crust is ready for the oven.

Pizza crust is baked and looking very nice.

For today's pizza I added some vegetables and cheese.

So delicious, crust is crispy and holds up well in your hand....but not for long!

Quinoa Herb and Cheese Pizza Crust Recipe

½ cup quinoa

3 tsp. olive oil, divided

1 cup water

2 large eggs

1 ½ tsp. garlic salt

½ tsp. dried oregano leaves

½ tsp. dried basil leaves

½ tsp baking powder

¼ cup shredded Italian-blend cheese (pizza-blend or mozzarella would be good too.

Place the uncooked quinoa into a fine mesh strainer and run under cool water for about a minute until water runs clear. Shake off as much excess liquid as possible. Add the rinsed quinoa and 2 tsp. olive oil to a medium sauce pot. Turn the heat to medium high and stir occasionally for 6-7 minutes. The excess moisture will evaporate and the quinoa will begin to toast.

Carefully add the water to the toasted quinoa and cover. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let the quinoa cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and turn the heat to low. Cook 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally (evaporating excess moisture). Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and let it cool for at least 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Line a pizza pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, add the eggs, 1 tsp. olive oil, garlic salt, oregano, basil, and baking powder.

Whisk until well combined.

Add the cheese to the quinoa. Stir to combine. Add the egg mixture to the quinoa.

Stir until well combined.

Spread the quinoa dough into a ¼ inch, even layer on the parchment paper. I made cheesy bread sticks so I made a 10 x 7 inch rectangle. Bake for 18-20 minutes, edges should begin to brown.

Top with the pizza, or garlic bread, toppings and return to the oven for 5 minutes.

Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

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