Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Looking to switch up pizza night? Get the whole family together for a make-your-own pizza night featuring local butternut squash! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Stop by your local farmer's market or contact your local farmer! Winter squash has a very long shelf life so stock up in the fall!
Equipment
- Oven
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion* caramelized
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 1 butternut squash* peeled and diced
- bacon* optional
- olive oil
- 6 oz spinach* or kale* or arugula*
- 4 mini pizza crusts naan, flatbread, etc
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add butternut squash and sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until squash is just about fork tender.
- Add spinach leaves and sauté for about 3 minutes more or until spinach has wilted.
- Stir in caramelized onions. Distribute the butternut squash, spinach and onion mixture over each slice of your chosen crust.
- Top with bacon, if using. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of each pizza. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Note
- For a crispier crust, you can pre-bake the crust for a few minutes, let cool, and then top.
Notes
Adapted from DinnerMom
Nutrition
Calories: 1274kcalCarbohydrates: 220gProtein: 46gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 2318mgPotassium: 977mgFiber: 11gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 24109IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 643mgIron: 13mg
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