Clean Quinoa Pie Crust

Clean Quinoa Pie Crust

by Susan Arruda

Use this healthy alternative in your pies, quiches and anything else that requires a crust!

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa
1 egg
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (use a gluten free flour of choice to make this recipe gluten free)

Optional: Sprinkle with some cinnamon and/or brown sugar prior to baking, if desired, and if using for a sweet dessert.

PREPARATION:

Cook the quinoa according to pkg. instructions. Crack the egg in a bowl and whip using a fork. Add the honey, butter and mix together. Add the cooked quinoa and all-purpose flour and combine well using a large mixing spoon. 
Spread onto an oven friendly pie plate and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes in a 350 deg. Fahrenheit oven.
Store in the refrigerator for future use or use immediately for pie or quiche.