I can’t be satisfied with simply being right.
No, I have to drive the point home over and over and over again.
It’s no secret that Vegas thought she didn’t like quinoa. She did. And then she did again. But the third time really is the charm.
Anyone with a sweet tooth can get on board with something sweet. I proved that point, so now it was time to go savory. I couldn’t see Vegas eating a giant quinoa bowl, so I went with her favorite food group: pizza. For breakfast. It’s a little strange but I swear it’s good – for breakfast or dinner!
You could probably call these pancakes too, but pizza is more fun. The key to getting them right is the liquid ratio. Make sure you squeeze the excess water out of the shredded zucchini before you mix everything together. The grating and squeezing may seem like a process, but it’s really fast. I just use a little hand grater for the zucchini; since it’s so soft, it only takes a second.
To save more time, I make a giant pot of plain quinoa on Sunday so I can use it in different ways throughout the week. It’s amazing what you can do with a giant container of quinoa.
Topping these like a pizza just adds to the fun. We went with #yolkporn, bacon “sprinkles,” and tomato sauce. Get creative with it!
Quinoa Zucchini Breakfast “Pizza”
- 1/4 C cooked quinoa
- 1/4 C shredded zucchini
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 tsp Italian herbs
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 egg
- Bacon sprinkles
- Tomato sauce
Heat a small, greased sauté pan over med-high heat.
Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess water.
In a small bowl, combine quinoa, zucchini, egg white, herbs, and turmeric. Stir to combine and pour evenly into pan. Cook for 6-8 mins, flipping half way (like a pancake).
Meanwhile, prepare eggs and bacon to your liking.
Transfer pizza to a plate and top with egg, bacon “sprinkles,” and tomato sauce.
Makes 1 serving.
Approximate Nutritionals: 200 calories, 16g protein, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, 2g sugar, 8g fat, 303g sodium
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Technically I’d already gotten her to eat quinoa in this cauliflower crust pizza… but since it was flakes I thought we needed to do it again.
What’s your favorite way to eat quinoa?
How would you top this breakfast pizza?
I need someone like you in my life, because I’m always curious about trying recipes like this but the likelihood of me actually doing it is slim. Anyone want to make me breakfast in bed? Anyone?? haha
It’s really easy though! Or just come on to SoCal and I’ll make you a plate too.
Hey, when you are right… you are RIGHT, amiright?
you are so right.. and l am so making this. and um.. ALL THE THINGS. Seriously, loving how you are getting vegas to try and eat more healthy. Perfect pair right here! mwah!
Well, she may not be the most willing participant… but she’ll eat whatever I put in front of her. After she comes home with a box of Milk Duds. LOL!
pizza for breakfast is always a winner in my book! love this quinoa version!
I am constantly surprised at what you (literally) dish out every week. I would have never thought of this one!? I may be brave enough to try it AND serve it 🙂 My husband doesn’t know he loves quinoa too!
Awwww… thanks! I’m convinced egg belongs in everything.
I love eating quinoa just as a stir-fry — with veggies and chicken, soysauce and Sriracha!
Good idea! I’ll try that one on Vegas next.
Such a good idea with the quinoa!! Love volume foods like this 🙂
Thanks! I’m a total volume eater too. 🙂
Well that’s just fun! Quinoa, zucchini, and turmeric! You’ve gotta love it!
Definitely trying this on my new grain and dairy free for awhile diet…seems similar to a quinoa crust I make for quiches, actually, but I have been wanting something pizza like 🙂
I WANT, like right now, asap I want!!! And this is easy enough I can do it, sweeeet!!
Thanks! I’d love to hear what you think if you try it!
OMG, yes! I made quinoa pizza bites for a Memorial Day party this year and they were a HUGE hit!
Somehow this is a very “classic Laura” recipe to me. It looks great and stuffed with veggies. And bacon. 🙂
Haha! I need a Greatest Hits album.
mmm that looks yum without the bacon 🙂
I have got to follow your lead and make a huge pot on Sundays. I crave quinoa and hit a twofer sale at Sprouts last weekend. I just need some new great recipes like this to utilize it all.
I’m pretty sure that bacon and eggs are the best breakfast pizza topping ever. I took your advice last week about making a giant pot of quinoa to use in different ways. It made meal prep so easy! Thanks!
So glad the quinoa worked for you! I love having it for quick meals.
Lol you’re right being right in itself isn’t always enough – gotta prove the point and bring it alllll the way home! 🙂 Glad you got Vegas to love quinoa! Have a great one Laura! -Iva
I got my boyfriend hooked on cauliflower pizza a year ago and he still rants and raves about how much he loves it. Like Vegas, Tony says he hates Quinoa but I have a sneaky suspicion he will devour this pizza. Really looking forward to making this one 🙂
That’s so awesome! Vegas did the same with the pizza. I’d love to hear how it goes if you try this!
Such a creative way to use quinoa! Ha, I’m always sneaking foods into meals that my hubby claims not to like. He says he doesn’t like chickpeas, but with anything where the chickpeas are blended or mixed in he hardly notices. Muwahaha!
It’s like having a kid. LOL! But we have fun… and she’s learned to ask what the “surprise” is in every meal.