Quinoa Pizza Base
This healthy and family-friendly quinoa pizza base is made with just two main ingredients. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, it offers a crispy, flavorful alternative to traditional dough. Topped with zesty vegan pesto, roasted asparagus, and fresh rocket, it proves that pizza night can be both nutritious and delicious without compromise.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180C fan and line a baking tray with parchment paper, lightly spraying with oil to prevent sticking.
- 2
Place the soaked and rinsed quinoa (1 cup) in a food processor with turmeric powder (1 tbsp), salt (1 pinch), and pepper (1 pinch). Blend for 5 minutes until completely smooth.
- 3
Pour the mixture onto the tray and spread into a circle with a spoon. Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- 4
Arrange green asparagus (8 stalk) and cherry tomatoes (6) on a separate tray, toss with olive oil (1 tsp), season with salt and pepper, and roast for 10 minutes.
- 5
Spread vegan pesto (2 tbsp) over the baked crust. Top with the roasted vegetables, rocket salad (1 handful), and pine nuts (1 handful) before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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