Quinoa Pizza Crust

Quinoa Pizza Crust

Ingredients

Makes one pizza, enough for 2 people, or one if you're really hungry!

¾ cup quinoa, rinsed and picked over

1 garlic clove, peeled

½ teaspoon fine grain salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons dried oregano

¼ cup water

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegan grated cheese)

Directions

Place the quinoa in a small bowl and cover it with water by at least 1-inch. Let the quinoa soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Once you’re ready to make the crust, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a rack in the middle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Set aside.

Drain and thoroughly rinse the quinoa (this will prevent any bitterness in the crust).

Place quinoa, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and water in the bowl of a food processor (or blender), and blend until smooth and creamy.

Transfer to a bowl and with fold in Parmesan cheese.

Using your hands, press the mixture onto the baking sheet and shape into a thin pizza “disc”.

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove, flip (be careful not to burn yourself), and return to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are browned and crispy.

Top with your favorite toppings, return to oven and bake for further 8 minutes.

Remove, transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve immediately!