Quinoa and Olive Pizza

This quinoa pizza crust is a great way to get your grains and vegetables in while enjoying a delicious meal. The crust is made with cooked quinoa, flour, baking powder, salt, water, and olive oil. It's rolled out into a 12-inch circle, topped with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and sliced olives, and baked until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The result is a hearty and flavorful pizza that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

The history of quinoa goes back to the Incas of ancient Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile. The Incas considered quinoa to be a sacred grain, and they used it in many of their traditional dishes. Quinoa was also a staple food for the Aztecs and Mayans of Mesoamerica. Today, quinoa is grown all over the world, and it's become a popular health food due to its high protein and fiber content.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced olives

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the water and olive oil and mix until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
4. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and spread with pizza sauce.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and olives.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of quinoa and flour makes for a hearty and flavorful crust.
• The baking powder helps the crust to rise and become fluffy.
• The olive oil adds moisture and richness to the crust.
• The pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and olives add flavor and texture to the pizza.