Sheet Pan Quinoa Pizza Crust
by Betsy Carter • featured in Our All-Time Favorite Pizza Recipes
Inspired by cookinglight.com
Ingredients
for 15 servings
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2 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked (425 g) -
2 ½ cups water, divided, plus more for soaking quinoa (600 mL) -
1 tablespoon baking powder -
1 tablespoon garlic powder -
2 teaspoons salt -
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g) - nonstick cooking spray
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1 cup pizza sauce (260 g) -
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200 g)
Optional toppings
- roma tomato, sliced
- fresh basil leaf
- pepperoni
- onion, sliced
- red pepper, chopped
- spinach
- mushroom, sliced
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Preparation
- Place the quinoa in a medium bowl. Add enough water to cover the quinoa, about 1½ cups (360 ml).
- Cover with plastic wrap and soak, at room temperature, for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Drain and rinse the quinoa.
- Add the quinoa, 1 cup (240 ml) of water, the baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and Parmesan cheese to a food processor. Blend for about 2 minutes, or until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter onto the baking sheet, using a spatula to spread evenly.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Flip the crust, removing the parchment paper, and bake for 10 minutes more, or until golden brown.
- Top the crust with the pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese, then add your favorite toppings.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until cheese bubbling and slightly brown.
- Cut pizza into squares and serve.
- Enjoy!
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Tips
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Lara Çalkıvik
Drain your quinoa super well. Go really easy on garlic powder but I think using more parmesan is a better idea
2018-06-24T18:22:30Z Helpful (17) -
Shirley Kirchberg
Keep an open mind. It’s not a dough crust.
2018-08-05T00:34:10Z Helpful (10) -
Ashley Helmreich
(It was much more instaworthy before we murdered the pepperonis. LOL) To quote my husband, “it was *almost* really good.” If you like garlic, use the 2 tbspn. If not use less. Parchment paper made flipping MUCH easier. We recommend making this pizza with lots of toppings and cheese- in order to mask the quinoa-y texture a little better. Still yummy! :)
2018-07-08T23:09:43Z Helpful (10) -
Amy Bosnoian
Really yummy! Make sure to use the proper parchment paper, or else your quinoa crust will stick!
2018-06-25T02:38:36Z Helpful (8)
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