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Crispy Quinoa Pizza Bites
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Crispy Quinoa Pizza Bites

Mini baked quinoa bites with tomato, herbs, vegetables, and stretchy mozzarella centers.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Cooking spray

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and coat a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine the quinoa, eggs, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, marinara, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Spoon the mixture firmly into the muffin cups.
  4. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
  5. Bake for 22 minutes, until the edges are crisp.
  6. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  7. Run a thin knife around the edges and serve warm.