Description
A fun and healthy twist on pizza, these easy quinoa pizza bowls are packed with quinoa, marinara, veggies, and melted cheese — perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices or cooked sausage crumbles (optional)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Divide the quinoa mixture evenly into oven-safe bowls or ramekins.
- Top with diced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni or sausage (if using), and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the pepperoni or sausage.
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like spinach or jalapeños.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days — just reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg