Mini Pizza Quinoa Bites

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings mini pizza bites

Calories 27kcal

Author Heidi @ Food Doodles

1 C uncooked quinoa cooked in 2 C water or about 3 1/2 C cooked quinoa
4 large handfuls fresh spinach roughly chopped
1 6 oz can tomato paste
3-4 large cloves garlic finely minced, grated or pressed
1/2 small onion finely chopped
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp basil
1 tbsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
dash black pepper
1/2-3/4 C mozzarella cheese omit or replace with nutritional yeast for a vegan version
1-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional

Rinse quinoa well and combine with water in a small pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, cover and turn down to low and simmer for 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed, the quinoa is tender and completely cooked. Add the chopped fresh spinach and return the lid. Remove from the pot from heat and leave covered for 5 minutes while assembling other ingredients.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 mini muffin tins by greasing lightly and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste with the garlic and onion, water and olive oil. Mix well. Add all the seasonings including salt and pepper. Mix well again before adding the quinoa and spinach. Once the mixture is completely mixed, taste for seasonings and add more salt as needed. Then divide evenly among 48 mini muffins and press down. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, add your favorite toppings, sprinkle with cheese if desired and place back in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.