Butternut Crust Pizza
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 slices
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 366
- Total Fat
- 24
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 25
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 15
- Cholesterol
- 44
- Sodium
- 707
- Total: 1 hr 30 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
Crust:
1 small butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds) peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (to make 2 cups when pureed)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded Parmesan
1 large egg
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
Arugula Pesto:
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup store-bought roasted almonds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Toppings:
2 cups baby arugula
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
Parmesan shavings, for garnish
Balsamic glaze, for garnish
Directions
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the squash cubes with the olive oil and salt. Spread out in one layer on a baking sheet and roast until tender, stirring once, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven. Tip the squash into a bowl and mash until fairly smooth to make about 2 cups of puree.
- To the puree, add the flour, shredded Parmesan, egg, baking powder and Italian seasoning, then mix until well incorporated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. Spread the mixture into a 12-inch circle on the baking sheet, spreading into an even layer with the back of a spoon or spatula. Bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- While the pizza cooks, make the pesto: In a food processor, combine the arugula, basil, almonds, grated Parmesan, lemon juice and olive oil, then puree until smooth.
- Remove the pizza crust from the oven and carefully slide onto a serving plate or cutting board using a metal spatula (the crust is not super fragile but is more fragile than a regular pizza base).
- Top with the pesto and spread it, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- For the toppings: Add the arugula, prosciutto and Parmesan shavings. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.