Deliciously Crispy Baked Quinoa and Chia Pizza Crust 💪🍽️
Ingredients:
1 cup (170g) Cooked Quinoa, cooled
1/4 cup (40g) Chia Seeds
1 cup (240ml) Water
1/4 cup (30g) Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or Tapioca Starch
1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast (optional)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian Seasoning
Directions:
1. Blend Base: Combine cooked quinoa, chia seeds, and water in a blender. Blend until mostly smooth.
2. Rest: Pour into a bowl and let rest for 10-15 minutes for the chia to gel.
3. Add Dry: Stir in the GF flour/tapioca, nutritional yeast (if using), salt, and dried herbs. Mix well. The batter should be thick.
4. Form Crust: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a round pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the batter onto the center of the parchment. Using a spatula or the back of a wet spoon, spread the batter evenly into a thin circle (about 10-12 inches in diameter). Make the edges slightly thicker if desired.
5. Pre-Bake: Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, until it's set, dry to the touch, and the edges are starting to turn golden.
6. Add Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Add your favorite sauce and toppings.
7. Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until toppings are cooked and the crust is golden and crisp.
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 5 mins + 15 mins resting | Cooking Time: 35 mins (total bake) | Total Time: 55 mins | Calories per Serving: Approx. 150-180 (for 1/4 of crust) | Number of Servings: Makes one 10-12 inch crust (4 servings)
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