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Easy pepperoni pizza quinoa cups
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Quinoa Pepperoni Pizza Bites and Easy Pizza Sauce

The Pepperoni Pizza Quinoa Cups and Easy Pizza Sauce recipes are shared, with permission, from "The Everything Wheat-Free Diet Cookbook" by Lauren Kelly, CN
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Calories 115kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • For Quinoa Cups:
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup nitrate-free pepperoni diced
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup finely minced mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon oregano diced
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • ½ teaspoon paprika dried
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • pizza sauce for dipping (recipe below)
  • For Pizza Sauce:
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped ( I used two small)
  • ½ medium onion finely chopped
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground basil
  • ½ teaspoon turbinado sugar I used 2 tablespoon coconut sugar here
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • For Quinoa Cups:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  and spray a muffin tray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place all the ingredients, except pizza sauce in a medium size mixing bowl.  Stir thoroughly to combine.  
  • Pour the quinoa mixture into muffin tins.  
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 5-10 minutes to cool before serving.  
  • Serve with easy pizza sauce for dipping.
  • For Dipping Sauce:
  • In a skillet over medium heat, place the oil, garlic and onions.  Simmer until they soften, about 2-3 minutes.  
  • In a medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth.  Stir in oregano, basil, sugar and salt. Add the cooked garlic and onions and stir.  
  • Makes sauce for about 4 (10″) pizzas.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg