Butternut Squash Pizza

Health score
18%
Butternut Squash Pizza
45 min.
8
384kcal

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Looking for a unique and delicious way to enjoy pizza? Look no further than this Butternut Squash Pizza! This mouthwatering recipe combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the savory flavors of fontina and Romano cheeses, all atop a perfectly grilled pizza crust. Not only is it a delightful twist on the classic pizza, but it's also a nutritious option, packed with fiber and vitamins.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, this Butternut Squash Pizza serves eight and can be ready in just 45 minutes. It's a main dish that's sure to impress your family and friends, and it's easy enough for even novice cooks to tackle. Plus, with a self-reported caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, it's a guilt-free indulgence.

To make this delicious pizza, you'll first need to tackle the butternut squash, which is microwaved until tender and then mixed with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. While the squash is cooking, you'll sauté thinly sliced yellow onions until they achieve a beautiful light brown color, adding a depth of flavor that can't be beat. The final step is to assemble the pizza, with a careful layering of cheeses, onions, and squash, all topped with fresh parsley.

Whether you're a pizza aficionado or just looking to try something new, this Butternut Squash Pizza is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation. So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a meal that's as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • small butternut squash 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 1.5 cups fontina grated
  • 1.5 tsp nutmeg 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • servings uncook pizza crust 
  • 0.8 cup pecorino cheese grated
  • medium onion yellow thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Prick rind with a fork.
  2. Place cut side down in a baking dish and add 1/4 inch water. Microwave squash on high 10 minutes, checking for doneness. (To bake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Place cut side down on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake until soft, about 1 hour.)
  5. Remove and cool. Scoop out flesh and place in a medium-sized bowl.
  6. Mix with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  7. Heat oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat and sauté onions until light brown.
  8. Remove from heat and cool. Season with salt. In a separate bowl, mix cheeses. Make crust. While second side of each crust is grilling, spread 1/8 cheese mixture over cooked side of each crust and top with onions. Top with dollops of squash; sprinkle with parsley. Rotate 3 to 4 minutes until bottom is golden brown.
  9. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories384kcal
Protein17.06%
Fat35.19%
Carbs47.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.88
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.0482609272%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.04mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.29mg
Quercetin
5.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:384.05kcal
19.2%
Fat:15.26g
23.47%
Saturated Fat:8.24g
51.48%
Carbohydrates:46.57g
15.52%
Net Carbohydrates:43.08g
15.67%
Sugar:4.81g
5.35%
Cholesterol:38.46mg
12.82%
Sodium:666.5mg
28.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.64g
33.27%
Vitamin A:10389.42IU
207.79%
Calcium:350.56mg
35.06%
Vitamin K:33.79µg
32.19%
Vitamin C:24.23mg
29.37%
Phosphorus:197.76mg
19.78%
Iron:2.78mg
15.43%
Fiber:3.49g
13.95%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.26%
Potassium:405.9mg
11.6%
Vitamin E:1.71mg
11.4%
Magnesium:43.63mg
10.91%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.41%
Folate:35.84µg
8.96%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.83%
Vitamin B12:0.52µg
8.68%
Selenium:5.56µg
7.95%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.87%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.67%
Vitamin B3:1.23mg
6.16%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.62%
Copper:0.09mg
4.71%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.3%
Source:Epicurious