Quinoa Pizza Crust with Herbs

ingredients for crust

• 1/2 quinoa
• 1 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
• 2 Tbsp kefalotyri or pecorino grated
• 2 bacon slices chopped 

ingredients for tomato sauce

• 1 cup tomato grated
• 2 Tbsp balsamic cream classic BRAVA
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 chili pepper chopped
• 2 Tbsp parsley chopped
• 3 Tbsp olive oil

ingredients for toppings

• 5-6 Tbsp kefalotyri or pecorino grated
• arugula leaves
• balsamic cream with fig BRAVA

instructions

Place quinoa and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until it absorbs water. Let it cool.
In a bowl, stir cooked quinoa with the rest of the crust ingredients until well combined. Line a pan with parchment paper and brush lightly with olive oil. Spread quinoa mixture into a thin layer on the parchment paper.

Bake in a preheated oven at 220C for 10-15 minutes until crispy.

To make the sauce, place all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and simmer until the sauce thickens and reduced by half. Spread tomato sauce over quinoa crust.
Top with cheese and bake for a few minutes until it melts.

Garnish with arugula and balsamic cream.

Thank you Mediterranean Foods Sa Brava for the offer!