Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pizza

Health score
3%
Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pizza
40 min.
6
295kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pizza game? Introducing the Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pizza, a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This unique pizza combines the savory crunch of crispy bacon with the earthy goodness of fresh Brussels sprouts, all atop a perfectly baked thin crust. With a hint of sweetness from honey and a zesty kick from lemon juice, every bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family dinner, a lively gathering with friends, or a casual snack, this pizza is sure to be a hit. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that serves six, making it an ideal choice for sharing. Plus, with only 295 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Imagine the aroma of roasted Brussels sprouts mingling with the rich scent of bacon as it fills your kitchen. The vibrant colors of the apple slices and the crumbled blue cheese add a beautiful presentation that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this mouthwatering Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pizza that’s not just a meal, but an experience!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar white
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups brussels sprouts fresh shaved (from 9-oz bag)
  • 0.8 cup onion red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons honey 
  • teaspoons juice of lemon 
  • medium apples thinly sliced (such as Braeburn)
  • 11 oz uncook pizza crust refrigerated thin canned
  • 0.5 cup bacon crumbled cooked ( 4 slices)
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray dark 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In medium bowl, beat vinegar, oil, pepper and salt with whisk.
  3. Add Brussels sprouts and onion; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate.
  4. In medium bowl, beat honey and lemon juice with whisk. Toss with apple to coat. Set aside.
  5. Unroll dough; place in pan. Starting at center, press out dough to edges of pan.
  6. Bake about 7 minutes or until edges of crust just begin to turn golden brown. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook Brussels sprouts mixture over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender and beginning to brown.
  7. Remove from heat; set aside.
  8. Top partially baked crust with apple slices in single layer, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Discard any extra honey mixture. Divide Brussels sprout mixture evenly over apples.
  9. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
  10. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  11. Cut and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein15.26%
Fat31.18%
Carbs53.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.05
Glycemic Load
5.21
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.5621740040572%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.48mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.39mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
2.28mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.75mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.96kcal
14.75%
Fat:10.37g
15.96%
Saturated Fat:4.63g
28.94%
Carbohydrates:40.09g
13.36%
Net Carbohydrates:37.34g
13.58%
Sugar:11.52g
12.8%
Cholesterol:17.76mg
5.92%
Sodium:667.66mg
29.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.42g
22.85%
Vitamin K:41.03µg
39.08%
Vitamin C:22.26mg
26.98%
Calcium:125.39mg
12.54%
Iron:2mg
11.1%
Fiber:2.75g
11%
Phosphorus:105.57mg
10.56%
Selenium:6.92µg
9.89%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.83%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.22%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.77%
Potassium:233.62mg
6.67%
Vitamin B3:1.33mg
6.65%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.95%
Folate:22.68µg
5.67%
Vitamin A:272.99IU
5.46%
Zinc:0.75mg
4.98%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.2%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4%
Magnesium:14.93mg
3.73%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.44%
Copper:0.05mg
2.58%