Baked Quinoa Pizza Snack Bites
Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional snacks with Quinoa Pizza Snack Bites, perfect for people with diabetes seeking a tasty, low-sugar option. These bites combine the nutritious benefits of quinoa with the savoury flavours of pizza, making them an ideal choice for a healthy snack or appetizer that doesn't spike blood sugar levels.
Servings: 12 Snack bites
Calories: 110.9kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked and cooled
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup basil fresh, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomato chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 cup pizza sauce optional for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Mix the cooled quinoa with all the other ingredients EXCEPT the pizza sauce.1 cup quinoa, 2 egg, 1 cup onion, 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, 2 cloves garlic, ½ cup basil, ½ cup cherry tomato, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano
- Fill each cup to the top with the mixture, press down to compact a little and then fill up some more.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.
- Serve with warm pizza sauce in a separate bowl.1 cup pizza sauce
Cooking Tips
- Quinoa preparation: Ensure the quinoa is well-cooked and cooled before mixing with other ingredients to prevent the bites from becoming soggy.
- Customizable ingredients: Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor variety.
- Cheese options: Experiment with different types of cheese for topping before broiling for varied flavors; parmesan or feta can add a nice touch.
- Non-stick tips: For easier removal and to ensure the bites maintain their shape, generously grease the muffin tin or use silicone muffin cups.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baked Quinoa Pizza Snack Bites
Serving Size
1 bite
Amount per Serving
Calories
110.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.3
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
1.9
g
12
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Cholesterol
36.5
mg
12
%
Sodium
279.4
mg
12
%
Potassium
203.3
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
12.4
g
4
%
Fiber
1.7
g
7
%
Sugar
1.6
g
2
%
Protein
6.1
g
12
%
Vitamin C
4.2
mg
5
%
Vitamin D
0.2
µg
1
%
Calcium
82.1
mg
8
%
Iron
1.2
mg
7
%
Magnesium
37.6
mg
9
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.