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Quinoa Crust Chicken & Arugula Pizza

Quinoa Crust Chicken & Arugula Pizza

A delicious healthy version of the dish we all know and love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Soaking time 2 hours
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup arugula
  • ½ cup mozzarella
  • ½ cup cooked chicken strips
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce

Instructions
 

  • Soak the quinoa in water for at least 2 hrs. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drain, rinse, and add quinoa to food processor along with the baking powder, salt, spices, and ¼ cup water. Blend until it becomes a smooth paste. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper and spray over a thin layer of oil.
  • Pour quinoa onto parchment paper and spread into an even circle with a spatula. Bake for 15 minutes, flip crust over, then bake for another 10 minutes. Add pizza sauce, chicken, and arugula. Spoon over clumps of mozzarella. Put back in oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and arugula is wilted.