This recipe for quinoa pizza casserole is the perfect way to get that cheesy pizza flavor in a healthier way with a few easy swaps. This recipe is perfect for meal prep, gluten-free and uses just a few easy ingredients. Made with quinoa and your favorite pizza toppings, this pizza quinoa casserole is a highly customizable dish the whole family will enjoy!

Quinoa Pizza Casserole Ingredients

To make this recipe you will need quinoa first and foremost. I use dry quinoa and cook it in chicken broth but you could also used pre-made cooked quinoa if you find it (I believe Trader Joe’s carries a frozen option) to make things even easier. You will need about 3 cups prepared quinoa.

prepared pizza casserole with pepperoni and olives

Besides the quinoa and the liquid you’re cooking it in, you will need your favorite pizza toppings. I use pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, green peppers, olives and shredded mozzarella. You will also need tomato sauce, an egg to bind things together and some Italian seasoning.

How To Prepare

To prepare this pizza quinoa casserole you will start with the quinoa. I like cooking it with chicken broth instead of water for a bit more flavor. Another trick I love is using bone broth for additional protein. My favorite is Kettle and Fire. But really, plain old water is fine as well.

quinoa in a pot mixed with cheese, pepperoni, green pepper and olives

While the quinoa is cooking, I prep the rest of the ingredients by chopping the peppers, slicing half of the pepperoni and preparing the 9x9 casserole dish. I like to use parchment paper at the bottom of the casserole dish to help keep clean up easy.

Once the quinoa is cooked, add in the green pepper, cooked sausage, some of the shredded cheese, half of sliced pepperoni, Italian seasoning and marinara and stir it all together. I stir it all in the same pot I cooked the quinoa in and then transfer to the casserole dish.

Use a spatula to even out the quinoa mixture in the casserole dish. Then layer with the rest of the cheese, pepperoni and olives and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly. You can broil for a couple minutes at the end if you like more of a crispy cheese on top.

quinoa pizza casserole piece on a spatula

Pizza Quinoa Casserole Variations

Really whatever your favorite pizza toppings are works well in this pizza casserole. If you love mushrooms, you can make this a supreme pizza by tossing those in. Or keep things simple with just pepperoni and cheese. I also love to spice it up with some jalapeños.

pizza Quinoa Casserole cut into 4 pieces

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