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67 October 6, 2014 30 Minute Recipes

White Pizza Quinoa Bake

Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake have all the flavors of a pizza – parmesan, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes – mixed with quinoa and tossed in a cheesy cream sauce for a simple & healthy white pizza makeover!

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Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake have all the flavors of a pizza - parmesan, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes - mixed with quinoa and tossed in a cheesy cream sauce for a simple & healthy white pizza makeover!  Apparently I am all about trying to consume as much pizza as possible.

Minus the whole rolling out the dough and layering on the toppings thing.

Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake have all the flavors of a pizza - parmesan, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes - mixed with quinoa and tossed in a cheesy cream sauce for a simple & healthy white pizza makeover!

Around our house, we save dinners such as pizza and tapas, for the weekends. Not sure why, but my mind likes to think they are more ‘fun’ or ‘date night’ type dinners where a glass (or bottle) of wine would compliment dinner perfectly.  And not to mention, I try to gear our weeknight dinners towards veggie and nutrient dense meals to balance out the weekends.

Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake have all the flavors of a pizza - parmesan, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes - mixed with quinoa and tossed in a cheesy cream sauce for a simple & healthy white pizza makeover!

So say hello to balance.

Pizza + quinoa + veggies = perfect trinity in my book.  And how else should we kick off another Monday than with pizza?

Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake have all the flavors of a pizza - parmesan, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes - mixed with quinoa and tossed in a cheesy cream sauce for a simple & healthy white pizza makeover!

Nutty quinoa is cooked and fluffed. It the perfect base due to its complex flavors, yet not overpowering the other ingredients. Then a creamy and light parmesan cream sauce is made, but not any cream sauce. It is the same recipe I have used before, as in this pasta. Almond milk and cottage cheese are blended together and poured over a roux and allowed to simmer and thicken. Then salty parmesan is tossed in to create one gooey cheese sauce that is poured over the quinoa. Plump and juicy cherry tomatoes are gently mixed in and lastly, marinated mozzarella is added to provide extra cheesiness. Plus mozzarella melts wonderfully so with each bite, you will be in pure pizza, cheesy heaven.

Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake have all the flavors of a pizza - parmesan, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes - mixed with quinoa and tossed in a cheesy cream sauce for a simple & healthy white pizza makeover!

Let’s show Monday who is boss. Enjoy some gooey, double cheese white pizza!

Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake have all the flavors of a pizza - parmesan, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes - mixed with quinoa and tossed in a cheesy cream sauce for a simple & healthy white pizza makeover!

meal prep tips:

  1. this white pizza quinoa bake tastes great reheated. Make a big batch, then store in individual containers to reheat throughout the week; such as for lunches and dinners.

Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake

Double Cheese White Pizza Quinoa Bake have all the flavors of a pizza - parmesan, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes - mixed with quinoa and tossed in a cheesy cream sauce for a simple & healthy white pizza makeover!

15 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

Yields 8

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa, substituting water for vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca starch (or flour)
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 cup marinated or fresh mozzarella, chopped small
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • Chopped parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, substituting the water for vegetable broth. When quinoa is finished cooking, remove from heat, fluff with a fork and add Italian Seasoning and salt. Stir. Cover quinoa and set aside.
  3. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add butter and melt. Add flour and whisk until well combined. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until the roux gets a slight blonde color to it and smells nutty.
  4. In a blender, puree milk and cottage cheese until well blended and smooth.
  5. Add milk mixture to skillet and whisk until fully incorporated.
  6. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and whisk until cheese is fully melted. Remove from heat. Add tomatoes, quinoa and cherry tomatoes. Fold in marinated mozzarella. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes then serve.
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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: cheese, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese, dinner, gluten free, grains, healthier, mozzarella, parmesan, pizza, quick, quinoa, side dish, vegetarian

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  1. Emily says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:35 am

    Oh my goodness this looks delicious Megan! I love this healthier twist on pizza :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Thank you Emily! It went fast around our house!
      Reply
  2. Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Gorgeous! and sounds soooo soo good! That's the way to have quinoa!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Well thank you Melissa! My hubby who doesn't love just quinoa, ate this right up!
      Reply
  3. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:50 am

    I love this and it's perfectly healthy. Who wouldn't turn down pizza!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 8:12 am

      I definitely can't! Thanks Cathy!
      Reply
  4. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:51 am

    "Would" :).
    Reply
  5. Christie - Food Done Light says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:05 am

    What a fantastic recipe. I love how healthy it is.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Thank you Christie! It definitely helps for that unhealthy craving for a big piece of pizza!
      Reply
  6. Becky (The Cookie Rookie) says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:50 am

    This looks so delicious! I've still never cooked with quinoa...I need to try!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Girl you need to get on it! You will love it if you like brown rice and such. Thanks purdy lady!
      Reply
  7. Deanna Samaan says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:38 am

    This sounds sooo yummy!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      It's pretty tasty! Thanks Deanna!!
      Reply
  8. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:15 am

    That looks and sounds absolutely incredible!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Oh thanks so much Jocelyn!
      Reply
  9. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:29 am

    My hubby actually loves quinoa...but only when it's cooked or baked with cheese (insert eye roll lol). This recipe sounds awesome, definitely going to have to try it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      What is it with boys and quinoa having to be loaded with cheese?! My hubby loves it with all the cheese as well. Thanks lady!!
      Reply
  10. Alaina {Fabtastic Eats} says

    October 6, 2014 at 11:25 am

    This is beautiful and sounds fantastic! What a perfect dinner, I know my entire family will love this one!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      I hope they do! Thank you pretty lady!!
      Reply
  11. Katya @ Little Broken says

    October 6, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Quinoa in a bake is my new fav thing! I'm prob so late to jump on this bandwagon but made alfredo chicken bake not long ago that I completely loved. Will have to try this!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 6, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      Alfredo Chicken Bake?! That sounds divine! Is it on your blog? If so, that is happening in our house soon! Thanks so much! Hope you love this, Katya!
      Reply
  12. D.P. Pruitt says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I have to try this. It looks so yummy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 7:57 am

      I hope you do and love it! Thanks!
      Reply
  13. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    haha.. thats totally what we do to. Pizza and tapas with a glass of wine is what we do... um... every weekend! Which is why the weekend rocks so much! Now... to make the weekend even better... I need to make this quinoa bake because it looks awesome!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 7, 2014 at 7:57 am

      I hear ya! Never go wrong with pizza and wine! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  14. Kim says

    October 10, 2014 at 12:31 am

    Hi! I don't see where the marinated mozzarella is used. Thanks
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 10, 2014 at 5:42 am

      Goodness...thanks for catching that! Recipe is updated. You add the mozzarella when you add the quinoa to the cheese sauce, before adding it to the prepared baking dish.
      Reply
  15. April says

    November 7, 2014 at 3:39 am

    I just stumbled upon this recipe and am so excited to try it. What a great way to get a pizza fix, although I am unsure what marinated mozzarella is or where to find it?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:08 am

      I love hearing that! I found marinated mozzarella in the fresh dairy section of the grocery store. Hope you can find it! If not, regular fresh mozzarella will still be great!
      Reply
  16. Carol Winger says

    January 9, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    This recipe sounds delicious. Are the seasonings used in cooking the quinoa or stirred into final mixture? They were listed in the ingredients but not in the directions.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 9, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Oh yes! Thank you for catching that! I did update the recipe. Just once the quinoa is cooked add the Italian Seasoning and salt. Hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  17. Liz says

    June 16, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Thanks for this. I was looking for a way of eating cottage cheese that would introduce me to the taste. This was gorgeous! I didn't use the Parmesan cheese though as I am on a diet but it was still really really nice. I do wonder if it was high in calories even without the Parmesan though! I'm always suspicious something is high in calories when it tastes this good lol
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! And I don't know the nutritional as I try to eat wholesome ingredients with a few indulgence ;)
      Reply
  18. Juanita says

    June 19, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    Hi, I am confused on the ratio of liquid to quinoa. Usually it a 2 for 1 ration - you have a 1 to 1 ratio? Is that correct for this recipe. Also do you cook the quinoa with or without a cover? Thanks.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 20, 2015 at 6:44 am

      Hi Juanita, cook the quinoa according to your packages instructions. Every brand is different!
      Reply
  19. Donna C. says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    Love me some quinoa!! In step 6, it says to add tomatoes, quinoa, and cherry tomatoes but the ingredients only list 4 cups cherry tomatoes? Also is marinated mozzarella something I find in the grocery store?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 8, 2015 at 6:32 am

      Hi Donna! Oops. Just the cherry tomatoes! And yes. Marinated mozzarella can be found by the fresh mozzarella, where all the 'fancy cheeses' are located in your store, usually by the deli. If you can't find it, just use regular fresh mozzarella. Enjoy!
      Reply
  20. Lauren C says

    September 4, 2015 at 1:30 am

    I made this tonite and it turned out great. I substituted small shell pasta for the quinoa and added some onion and zuchinni. Delish ! Good new cheese combo for mac & cheese.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 4, 2015 at 7:23 am

      That is great to hear! Thanks so much for letting me know how it turned out. Have a great weekend!
      Reply
  21. thanh says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Looks delish and I'm making this now! Isn't the ratio of water to quinoa supposed to be 2:1 (similar to rice)? The package directions for 1 cup of uncooked quinoa say to use 2 cups of water / broth. So then is the recipe meant to read 1 cup uncooked quinoa and 2 cups broth...or 2 cups uncooked quinoa and 4 cups broth?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 30, 2015 at 7:08 am

      Hi! Sorry I am just now seeing this, but yes use the package ratios for cooking the quinoa!! Hope you enjoy!
      Reply

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