Cauliflower Quinoa Pizza Bites — Bite-Sized, Veggie-Packed Pizza Fun!

Looking for the perfect hidden-veggie take on pizza that’s easy to make and loved by the whole family? These Cauliflower Quinoa Pizza Bites are the perfect solution: veggie-loaded, protein-rich, and totally customizable. Combining cauliflower, quinoa, breadcrumbs, and cheese, they bake up golden and crispy and taste like mini pizza bites—but without the dough! Ideal for snack time, lunch boxes, or crowd-pleasing appetizers.

Instructions

1. Sauté the Onion
   Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent and lightly golden.

2. Combine the Base
   In a large bowl, mix together the cooked cauliflower, quinoa, breadcrumbs, mozzarella, eggs, sautéed onion, sea salt, garlic powder, oregano, and basil. Mash gently to ensure everything holds together.

3. Form & Cook the Bites
   Preheat your oven—or air fryer—to 400 °F (205 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the mixture into ~24 small patties, brush each with olive oil, and arrange on the tray.

4. Bake or Air Fry
   Bake (or air fry) for 15–20 minutes, until the exterior is golden and lightly crispy.

5. Make into Mini Pizzas
   Spread marinara on top of the cauli-quinoa bite then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is melted + golden brown.

Why You’ll Love These Bites

• Veggie-packed & protein-rich: Sneaks cauliflower and quinoa into a kid-approved snack.

• Kid and adult friendly: Crowd-pleasing texture and pizza-inspired flavor.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warmed through.

• Freezer: Freeze in a single layer until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen with a bit more time.