Description
These Quinoa Pizza Balls with a homemade Yogurt Ranch Dip make a healthy way to indulge in your pizza cravings! Outstanding flavor!
Ingredients
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For the Quinoa Pizza Balls
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cooked red kidney beans
- 5–10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 (scant) cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (reduce or omit if your beans are cooked in salt)
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
For the Yogurt Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 real mayo or vegan mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and cook for 12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- When the quinoa is finished cooking, transfer it (you should have 1 cup cooked quinoa) to a medium bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
- Using a fork or potato masher, mash the ingredients together. It’s okay to have a few whole beans in there, but you want a mixture that will stick together well.
- Roll the mixture into 1-2 inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning the balls over with a spatula half way through the cooking time. The balls will be lightly browned when they are finished.
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for the yogurt dipping sauce. Serve with the quinoa pizza balls.
Notes
- Quinoa pizza balls may be served warm or at room temperature.
- You can make these ahead and reheat them in the oven before serving.
- If you don’t have fresh basil, substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: recipes
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 balls + 3 tablespoons dip
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 4.2 grams
- Fat: 13.9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.1 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28.3 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 10.8 grams