Gluten-free Quinoa Pizza Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped (or 2 Tbsp. dried)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• Pizza sauce for dipping

Directions

1. Place the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water in a covered pot. Bring to a boil and simmer 10-15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Mix together all ingredients except pizza sauce, in a medium mixing bowl.
4. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top, and press down gently to compact.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
6. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.