Mix 1/2 cup uncooked and washed quinoa with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil first and then lower heat. Cook the quinoa for about 15 minutes until fluffy. You should get about 1 1/2 cups of cooked quinoa (you only need 1 cup for the recipe, so you could always make extra pizza bites or use it another time).
Quinoa Pizza Bites
Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
Grease a 12 mini muffin tin pan OR line it with parchment paper with strips over the sides. I found the parchment paper worked best for me!
Mix all of the ingredients together, except the extra 2 tablespoons of cheese.
Put a tablespoon into each muffin tin, packing them in.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese. Broil for about 30 seconds to 1 minute (please watch them, they burn easily).
After broiling, allow to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes and then remove from pan.
Serve with marinara sauce. Enjoy!!
Notes
How to store: Place any leftover Quinoa Pizza Bites in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to a week. They can be reheated in the microwave, air fryer, or in a 350ºF oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until warmed through.How to freeze: Place the Quinoa Pizza Bites in an airtight container or freezer bag with parchment paper between the layers to keep them from sticking. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months and they can be reheated with the same methods listed above, just adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.If you’re making this for kids or you don’t like spice, the red pepper flakes can get spicy when baked, so you can leave them out.