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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled slightly or chilled (about 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa – be sure to rinse well before cooking)
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cups chopped pizza toppings (pepperoni, black olives, pineapple, ham, onions, sausage, peppers, etc.)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 90g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 289 | |
| Calories from Fat 80 | 28% |
| Total Fat 8.89g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 2.98g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium 359mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 37.19g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 0.23g | 0% |
| Protein 14.86g | 24% |
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