soak quinoa: place 1/2 cup of quinoa in a bowl and cover with hot water. let it soak for a couple of hours.

preheat oven: preheat your oven to 350°f (175°c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

rinse and blend: after soaking, rinse the quinoa thoroughly and drain. in a food processor, combine the soaked quinoa, chickpea flour, vegetable broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt. blend until a smooth batter forms.

spread batter: pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. use a spatula to spread it out evenly into a thin crust.

bake first round: place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is set.

add toppings: remove the crust from the oven. spread marinara sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges. sprinkle vegan cheese over the sauce.

bake second round: return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

broil (optional): if desired, finish the pizza by turning on the broiler and broiling for 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese slightly.

serve: remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing. serve hot and enjoy your high-protein quinoa chickpea pizza!