butternut squash spinach & goat cheese pizza

Name: Butternut Squash Spinach & Goat cheese Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) cubed butternut squash; 1 tablespoon(s) + 1 tsp olive oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper; 1 medium red or sweet white onion halved and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 - ball store bought whole-wheat pizza dough room temp; 2 cup(s) fresh chopped baby spinach; 8 ounce(s) crumbled goat cheese (orig recipe calls for 4 oz but that simply is not enough for me); 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme; 2 tablespoon(s) cornmeal

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Kathleen Walsh

Fayetteville, NC

Updated on Sep 26, 2012

I honestly do not remember where the original recipe came from (I think Epicurious.com) but when squash is available I use it and enjoy every bite. When I first made this my husband had THAT look on his face (eew not liking what I see) but one bite and he was hooked! Trust me this is so sweet and delicious it will become one of your favs on a Saturday meal of soup and pizza (which is what we do on Sats...soup& pizza or soup and paninis). ENJOY this low cal delight!!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 8 slices

Ingredients

2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 tablespoon + 1 tsp olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 medium red or sweet white onion halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 - ball store bought whole-wheat pizza dough room temp
2 cups fresh chopped baby spinach
8 ounces crumbled goat cheese (orig recipe calls for 4 oz but that simply is not enough for me)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons cornmeal

How To Make butternut squash spinach & goat cheese pizza

Step 1

Heat oven 400 degrees

Step 2

Toss squash with 1 tsp oil, salt and pepper. On a baking sheet, cook squash until soft and lightly browned (15 - 25 mins--depending on your oven, mine runs very hot )stirring halfway through. Set aside.
Step 3

In a large skillet over med-high heat add remaining oil. Cook onion (add 1/4 tsp salt), stirring until LIGHT brown. Add 2 Tablespoons of water, cook stirring until GOLDEN ( 5 mins).Remove from heat
Step 4

Turn oven up to 450(once squash is cooked of course). Sprinkle flour on flat surface and press dough into a 15 inch circle or 10" x 16" in rectangle(I use a rolling pin). Top with squash, onion, spinach, cheese and thyme.
Step 5

Dust a pizza stone or inverted cookie sheet /w/ cornmeal; place pizza on it. Bake until crust is crispy and cheese melts. Depending on your oven this should take anywhere from 8 - 12 minutes.
Step 6

THIS IS JUST A TIP--when I use dried herbs such as the thyme in this recipe...rub the thyme well with your finger tips. This releases the natural oils in the herb/spice and brings out the flavor!
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