Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Quinoa bites (Natasha Ireland)

Quinoa Pizza Bites
Author/Source:
Heather @ onceamonthmeals.com, adapted from So Very Blessed
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 eggs
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons minced garlic
0.5 cups fresh basil, chopped
1 cup chopped turkey pepperoni slices
0.5 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
pizza sauce for dipping

Quinoa is a great source of protein and dietary fiber.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients (except pizza sauce) together in a medium bowl. Spray mini muffin tin with non-stick spray, fill each up with mixture, pressing down gently to compact. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool and serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
Freezing Directions:
Prepare as directed above. Allow bites to cool completely. Remove from muffin tin, place on cookie sheet and flash freeze. When frozen, place in freezer bag. Label and freeze. To serve: Thaw, heat in microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

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