Quinoa is a beloved staple, delicious as a side, tossed into salad with vegetables, even for breakfast. If you feel like you’ve tried everything with quinoa–you haven’t until you’ve made these delicious, individual-sized quinoa pizza bites. They’re perfect for a casual party with friends, appetizers, or family-friendly snack, and can be whipped together with ingredients already in your pantry.

Quinoa Pizza Bites

Makes 12 bites.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa

2 Tablespoons panko bread crumbs, or gluten free (more may be needed)

1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 Tablespoon water, let sit for 3-5 minutes

1 Tablespoon sundried tomatoes (in oil), chopped

1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional

4 fresh basil leaves, chopped finely

1 clove garlic, minced or pressed

1/2 tesapoon – 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional

2 Tablespoons – 1/4 cup Tomato paste (adjust breadcrumbs if using more)

olive oil for coating pan

Directions

Preheat oven to 350.

1. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, except olive oil. Mix until well combined and sticking together. If too moist, add more bread crumbs.

2. Coat a mini muffin tin with olive oil. Using a scooper, put equal amounts of quinoa mixture into 12 spaces. Firmly press into the pan. Rub, brush or spray with a small amount of olive oil.

3. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then run a knife along the sides of each muffin, place pan onto a plate or cutting board and turn upside down to remove pizza bites. Top with sauce, if desired.

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Photo: Christine Oppenheim