Mediterranean Pizza with Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Crust

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

quinoa, soaked overnight in water

1/2 cup

water

1 tsp

dried Italian herb blend

1/2

to 1 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 tsp

granulated garlic

freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil, for pan(s)

Toppings:

1 tsp

olive oil

1/2

large onion, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1/4 cup

thinly sliced red bell pepper

1/4 cup

julienned sun-dried tomatoes

1 cup

organic baby spinach

1/4

to 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, roughly chopped

1/2 cup

kalamata olives, pitted and cut in half

1/4 cup

pine nuts

cheese (optional - feta, shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano, mozzarella, etc.)