Quinoa Crust Pizza Recipe

Gluten Free + Vegan

This is a whole foods based version of this traditionally unhealthy comfort food, very easy to make and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup oats
• 2 tbsp flax meal
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp mixed herbs(e.g. oregano, thyme, rosemary)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy milk or almond milk
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Topping suggestions:

Tomato paste, vegan mozzarella cheese ( page 29 or Miyoko's vegan mozarella), sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, sliced onions, arugula.

Directions: 

• Soak the quinoa in water, covering it by at least 1", for 6 - 8 hours.
• Once you're ready to make the crust, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a 9" cake pan or a pizza tray with parchment paper . Thoroughly rinse quinoa, then add to a blender.
• Add the water, baking soda, salt, non dairy milk, apple cider vinegar, oats, flaxmeal, and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
• This should resemble a thick pancake batter.
• Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth out with spatula and bake for 10 minutes. Remove.
• Top with sauce, vegan cheese and any other toppings you'd like and bake for 12 - 15 minutes until cheese has melted and started to brown.
• Add arugula on after it's done cooking and out of the oven.

Makes: 10-12 inch round pizza