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Quinoa Pizza Crust

11/7/2017

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I love finding new pizza crusts to experiment with! I used a 9 x 13 high side baking sheet but you could also use a 9 in cake pan as well. As long as it has sides & isn’t bigger than 9 inches, it should be ok! This is a thin crust with crunchy edges. I used both parchment paper and oil underneath to ensure it didn’t stick and it worked perfectly! I adapted this recipe from Lauren at Oatmeal With a Fork and changed it up just a bit. It is definitely a keeper for us!
I love quinoa so much because it is a complete protein. That means that it contains all 9 of the essential amino acids that are crucial to human function and health. Quinoa is a favorite of people on a plant based diet for this reason. Not only is quinoa excellent for vegans, but it is also a wonderful option for those that follow a gluten free diet, since it is completely gluten free. It is also a food that is on the low end of the glycemic index. This makes it a great choice for people with blood sugar issues, and if you’re watching you’re weight, it’s a great addition to a balanced diet. Makes me love this crust even more!

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed and drained*
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
​* NOTE: you can soak the quinoa for up to 8 hours if you have a sensitive stomach with grains. But it is not necessary for this recipe to turn out!

Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 425.
  2. Rinse the quinoa and put into a food processor with the water and all the seasonings.
  3. Mix until it is smooth in consistency. Scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Using a cast iron skillet or a 9 in cake pan greased well, pour in the batter, smoothing it out evenly.
  5. Bake the crust for about 15 minutes, when the top is set.
  6. Carefully flip the crust over, and bake it for another five minutes.
  7. Top the pizza with your favorite toppings! I used a lot of roasted veggies and vegan cheese.
  8. Bake the pizza for another 5-10 minutes until your cheese is nice & melty and the veggies have cooked through.
  9. Cut and serve!
4 Comments
Karina Rodriguez
12/4/2017 09:41:32 am

Hello,

DO you always soak the Quinoa or Just when making a dough?


Thank you!
Karina R.

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Lindsi O'Neill
3/5/2018 09:17:03 am

Hi Karina! You do not have to soak the quinoa for this recipe! Sorry for the delay I must have bypassed your comment on accident!

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Laura
3/5/2018 08:57:36 am

Question: Did the original recipe require the quinoa to be soaked for about 8 hours? And did it also call for baking powder? Of course, my eyes aren’t the best all the time. I could be overlooking these items. Thank you for your time.

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Lindsi O'Neill
3/5/2018 09:16:23 am

Hey Laura! Originally I did soak the quinoa when I first made this recipe, but I also found that it works perfectly fine if you don't. So that absolutely is an option if you want to do that. And no I did not add any baking powder. Hope that helps!

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