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BBQ Quinoa Pizza with Chickpeas Recipe

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This BBQ Quinoa Pizza with Chickpeas is a delicious and nutritious twist on the traditional pizza, featuring a homemade quinoa crust topped with tangy BBQ sauce, shallots, cherry tomatoes, and cooked chickpeas. Perfectly baked to achieve a crispy crust and topped with optional nutritional yeast and fresh basil, this recipe serves two and makes a wholesome, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Pizza Crust

  • 1 batch Ultimate Quinoa Pizza Crust

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
  • 1 small shallot, sliced
  • 1/2 container cherry tomatoes, sliced or quartered
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas

Garnish (optional)

  • Nutritional yeast
  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the pizza crust.
  2. Prepare and Shape Crust: Prepare the quinoa pizza batter as per the Ultimate Quinoa Pizza Crust recipe, then pour it onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread the batter into a large rectangle roughly 12 inches by 6 inches.
  3. Bake Crust First Stage: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove it carefully from the oven, flip the crust over, and bake for an additional 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and a firm texture.
  4. Prepare Chickpeas: While the crust is baking, mix the cooked chickpeas with 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce until they are well-coated to infuse flavor.
  5. Add Toppings and Continue Baking: After the crust has baked for a total of 15 minutes, take it out and spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the crust. Arrange the sliced shallots, cherry tomatoes, and BBQ-coated chickpeas evenly across the pizza surface. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the toppings are cooked and slightly caramelized. Optionally, broil the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to get a crisper top, watching closely to prevent burning.
  6. Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, slice into squares, and garnish with nutritional yeast and fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful BBQ Quinoa Pizza with Chickpeas!

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings by adding your favorite vegetables or substitute chickpeas with another protein source.
  • Broiling at the end is optional but will add extra crispiness and texture.
  • Ensure you flip the crust carefully to prevent breaking; using a wide spatula can help.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

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