Butternut Squash Pizza

Butternut Squash Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a creamy butternut squash sauce and topped with fresh spinach and mozzarella. This vibrant dish is both comforting and nutritious, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Butternut squash - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cream cheese - 50 grams
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Peel and cube the butternut squash, then steam or boil it until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Drain the butternut squash and transfer it to a bowl. Add olive oil, minced garlic, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Mash until smooth to create the sauce.
4. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape, then place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
5. Spread the butternut squash sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
6. Top the sauce with fresh spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
7. If desired, add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from butternut squash, supporting immune health.
• Contains fiber from spinach, promoting digestive health.

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