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Let’s Make Quinoa Pizza

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Let’s make the super inclusive quinoa pizza! Practically for everyone, primarily for me, quinoa pizza is nickel-free, I’ve only added water and a pinch of salt, making it vegan. Naturally vegetarian and importantly gluten-free. The quinoa plant is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America, considered a cereal, but it’s actually closer to the spinach and beetroot family, rather than the grass family like wheat. Quinoa is an ally of our heart, as its abundance of magnesium can prevent cardiovascular problems, hypertension, and arrhythmias. It also contains vitamins E, C, and Lysine. Another very important thing is that quinoa is gluten-free, making it a perfect food for those with celiac disease.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 2
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Healthy
  • Seasonality: All Seasons
311.61 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 311.61 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 44.78 (g) of which sugars 3.99 (g)
  • Proteins 12.78 (g)
  • Fat 8.59 (g) of which saturated 2.41 (g)of which unsaturated 4.10 (g)
  • Fibers 9.66 (g)
  • Sodium 395.73 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 75 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

  • 5.3 oz quinoa
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Tools

  • Chopper
  • Mandoline
  • Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Tray

Steps

  • Quinoa does not need soaking and can be cooked in 10 to 15 minutes in cold water after rinsing several times.

  • Place the quinoa in the chopper (or blender) with water and a pinch of salt.

  • Blend until smooth and homogeneous.

  • Pour the mixture onto the baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  • With the mandoline, slice the zucchini thinly after washing and trimming both ends.

  • Distribute the sliced zucchini over the quinoa mixture.

  • Season with oil and salt, rosemary, and if desired, pepper or chili.

  • Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) fan-forced for 20 minutes.

  • You can also cook the quinoa pizza in the microwave on crispy mode at maximum power for 15 minutes.

  • Here’s how we make quinoa pizza, crunchy and delicious for a quick and healthy appetizer.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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