Crockpot Pizza Quinoa Recipe

Name: Crockpot Pizza Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/4 cup Organic Pizza Sauce, Divided, Plus Additional For Serving; 1 cup Quinoa (See Note); 1 cup Green Bell Pepper, Chopped; ⅓ cups Turkey Pepperonis, Halved; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; Few Pinches Of Pepper; 1- 1/4 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth; 8 ounces, weight Raw 93% Lean Ground Beef; 3/4 cups (packed) Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Plus Additional For Garnish; 1/4 cups (packed) Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1- 1/4 cup Organic Pizza Sauce, Divided, Plus Additional For Serving
1 cup Quinoa (See Note)
1 cup Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
⅓ cups Turkey Pepperonis, Halved
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Salt
Few Pinches Of Pepper
1- 1/4 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
8 ounces, weight Raw 93% Lean Ground Beef
3/4 cups (packed) Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Plus Additional For Garnish
1/4 cups (packed) Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Spray a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray and add 1 cup of the pizza sauce (saving the rest for later,) quinoa, green pepper, turkey pepperoni, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and stir together.
2
Add chicken broth and stir.
3
Finally, crumble up ground beef and stir it into the quinoa.
4
Set to high heat and cook until liquid is absorbed, quinoa is tender, and beef is cooked, about 23 hours.
5
(Mine only took 2.)
6
Add remaining 1/4 cup of pizza sauce and cheeses and stir.
7
Cover and cook an additional 5 minutes, so the cheese can melt.
8
Divide quinoa between plates and drizzle with a little bit of extra pizza sauce and grated mozzarella cheese and devour.
9
Note: I made this a few times with the uncolored quinoa, and it was perfect!
10
When I had to photograph it, I only had tri-colored quinoa on hand, and it just was not as good.
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So please use the uncolored quinoa in this recipe!

328

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/4 cup Organic Pizza Sauce, Divided, Plus Additional For Serving, 1 cup Quinoa (See Note), 1 cup Green Bell Pepper, Chopped, ⅓ cups Turkey Pepperonis, Halved, and more.

Yes, Crockpot Pizza Quinoa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crockpot Pizza Quinoa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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