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High Protein Plant-Based Quinoa & Chickpea Pizza – Crispy, Vegan & Gluten-Free

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A protein-rich, plant-based pizza made with a crispy quinoa and chickpea crust, topped with tomato sauce, vegan cheese, and your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa (soaked overnight)

  • ¾ cup chickpeas (cooked or canned)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • ½ tsp salt

Sauce:

  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ tsp each dried basil and oregano

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • ½ tsp maple syrup (optional)

Toppings:

  • ¾ cup vegan cheese

  • 1 cup mixed vegetables

  • Optional: ½ cup cooked chickpeas, olives, mushrooms

  • Fresh basil or arugula (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Soak quinoa for 6–8 hours, then rinse and drain.

  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  3. Blend crust ingredients until smooth. Spread into a circle (¼” thick) on parchment.

  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes. Flip and bake another 10–15 until golden.

  5. Simmer tomato sauce ingredients while crust bakes.

  6. Spread sauce, cheese, and toppings on crust.

  7. Bake another 10–12 minutes. Let cool slightly. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • For crispier crust, use a hot pizza stone.

  • Store crust separately for easy meal prep.

Find it online: https://mymommeals.com/high-protein-plant-based-quinoa-chickpea-pizza-crispy-vegan-gluten-free/