Mushroom Pancetta Quinoa Pizza Recipe

Add taste and texture to this pizza crust with quinoa, then top with creamy Alfredo sauce, mushrooms and pancetta for an unforgettable combination.

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Serves
8
Total Time
75
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
50

Ingredients

  • null ½ cup RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa
  • null 1 cup warm water, divided
  • null 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • null 1 pkg (¼ oz) active dry yeast
  • null 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • null 1 tsp salt
  • null 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (approx.)
  • null 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • null ⅓ cup pancetta, diced
  • null ½ lb mushrooms, sliced
  • null 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • null 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • null ¼ tsp salt
  • null ¼ tsp pepper
  • null 1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
  • null 2 cups fontina cheese, shredded
  • null ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • null ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • null ¼ cup balsamic glaze
  • null 2 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Pizza Dough: Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Let cool completely.
  2. Mushroom Pancetta Pizza: Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook pancetta for 4 to 6 minutes or just until crispy around edges. Transfer to paper towel. Increase heat to medium-high. Heat remaining oil; cook mushrooms, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and tender. Let cool completely.