Pizza Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Name: Pizza Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 1 small red onion, sliced; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups pizza sauce; 1 package (6 ounces) sliced turkey pepperoni; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Optional toppings: Minced fresh basil, sliced olives, drained sun-dried tomatoes, banana peppers and red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small red onion, sliced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups pizza sauce
1 package (6 ounces) sliced turkey pepperoni
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional toppings: Minced fresh basil, sliced olives, drained sun-dried tomatoes, banana peppers and red pepper flakes

1
Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Press cancel.
2
Stir in mushrooms and broth. Add quinoa (do not stir). Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel.
3
Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and green pepper; cover and let stand until pepper softens slightly, 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheeses. If desired, serve with optional toppings.
4
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into large crumbles. Drain.
5
Transfer sausage and onion to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms, broth and quinoa. Cook, covered, 5 hours; stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni and green pepper. Cook, covered, 1 hour or until pepper is tender. Sprinkle servings with cheeses. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

565

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, 1 small red onion, sliced, 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Pizza Quinoa Casserole 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.

Pizza Quinoa Casserole

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