Butternut Squash Pizza

Health score
22%
Butternut Squash Pizza
45 min.
4
925kcal

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This butternut squash pizza is a delicious and unique twist on the traditional pizza. With a combination of sweet and savory flavors, this pizza is sure to impress your taste buds! The star of the show is the butternut squash, which is roasted to perfection and provides a natural sweetness to the dish. This is complemented by the salty, nutty manchego cheese and the crisp, toasted pine nuts. The balsamic reduction adds a depth of flavor that ties all the ingredients together. And let's not forget the fresh spinach and arugula, which provide a nice contrast in texture and a burst of freshness.

This pizza is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and potassium. Spinach and arugula are packed with nutrients like iron, calcium, and vitamins K and A. And if you're looking for a more indulgent option, the bacon adds a nice salty, crispy element to the pizza.

Whether you're looking for a fun and creative way to enjoy pizza or a delicious way to get your daily dose of veggies, this butternut squash pizza is sure to hit the spot! So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a tasty and nutritious treat!

Ingredients

  • pound pizza dough fresh
  • cups baby spinach mixed with arugula and baby spinach <
  • small onion sliced ( and carmelized)
  • cups butternut squash diced ( into bite-sized pieces)
  • tablespoons pinenuts toasted
  • slices bacon diced ( to bite sized pieces)
  • servings balsamic reduction (recipe at end of post)
  • cup manchego cheese or any other nutty, salt grated ( and sprinkled on top)
  • pound mozzarella fresh

Equipment

  • oven
  • pot
  • stove

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to highest internal temperature.
  2. Caramelize the onion by sauteing it over medium heat in oil for about 10-15 minutes on the stove top. Fry bacon while you roll out pizza dough.
  3. Break up mozzarella and distribute over rolled out pizza dough
  4. Add onion and chopped bacon
  5. Add bite sized pieces of squash
  6. Add mixed greens
  7. Add pine nuts
  8. Drizzle balsamic reduction over everything
  9. Sprinkle on manchego cheese (or alternative cheese)
  10. Pop pizzas in oven (my oven goes to 550 degrees and pizzas take about 5 minutes to cook to my liking.)
  11. Balsamic reduction: Boil 1 cup of balsamic vinegar in a small pot for a few minutes until it is reduced by half and thickened.

Nutrition Facts

Calories925kcal
Protein19.7%
Fat49.33%
Carbs30.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.5
Glycemic Load
1.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.086086956522%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
1.07mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
4.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:925.11kcal
46.26%
Fat:51.28g
78.89%
Saturated Fat:26.06g
162.87%
Carbohydrates:72.43g
24.14%
Net Carbohydrates:67.82g
24.66%
Sugar:11.69g
12.99%
Cholesterol:134.33mg
44.78%
Sodium:1864.84mg
81.08%
Protein:46.07g
92.13%
Vitamin A:13499.94IU
270%
Calcium:946.11mg
94.61%
Vitamin K:78.98µg
75.22%
Phosphorus:508.93mg
50.89%
Vitamin B12:2.7µg
44.92%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.29%
Selenium:24.5µg
35%
Vitamin C:27.6mg
33.45%
Iron:5.11mg
28.36%
Zinc:4.16mg
27.73%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.77%
Magnesium:87.17mg
21.79%
Fiber:4.61g
18.45%
Potassium:638.44mg
18.24%
Folate:70.41µg
17.6%
Vitamin E:2.6mg
17.31%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.86%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.85%
Vitamin B3:2.61mg
13.06%
Copper:0.19mg
9.48%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.49%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.61%