One Pot Supreme Pizza Quinoa Casserole

One Pot Supreme Pizza Quinoa Casserole is a great way to get your pizza fix, but in a healthier and more wholesome way. You’ll love how easy and how quick this one pot meal is to make!

Yield: 6 servings |Prep Time: 10 mins |Cook Time: 30 mins |Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 italian turkey sausages, casings removed
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives
• 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 6 ounce can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
• 3/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Over medium-heat spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
2. Add the sausage to the skillet and crumble with a wooden spoon.
3. When the sausage is cooked add in the red onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, spinach and olives.
4. Sauté for a couple minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
5. Add in the basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, tomato paste and tomato sauce and stir until everything is combined.
6. Add in the quinoa and water and stir to combine.
7. When the mixture starts to bubble, cover with a lid and cook on medium low heat for approximately 20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
8. Top with the mozzarella cheese and cover with the lid cooking another minute or until the cheese is melted.
9. Serve immediately.