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Quinoa Pizza Balls with Yogurt Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe

Quinoa Pizza Balls with Yogurt Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe
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These Quinoa Pizza Balls are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional pizza bites. Made with quinoa, red kidney beans, and herbs, they are baked to perfection and served with a creamy yogurt ranch dipping sauce.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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 cup 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

  1. Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, and cook for 12 minutes until water is absorbed.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Prepare Mixture: Transfer cooked quinoa to a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Mash the mixture together.
  4. Form Balls: Roll mixture into balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.
  5. Make Dipping Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  6. Serve: Serve pizza balls with yogurt dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Quinoa pizza balls can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • You can make these ahead and reheat them in the oven.
  • If you don’t have fresh basil, use 2 teaspoons of dried basil as a substitute.

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