Pizza de Pera y Queso Azul

Pizza de Pera y Queso Azul is a delightful Spanish-inspired dish combining the sweetness of ripe pears with the bold flavor of blue cheese, all on a crispy, healthy crust. This gourmet pizza is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a light meal.

Pizza de Pera y Queso Azul
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Blue cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
  • Pear - 1 medium, thinly sliced
  • Fresh arugula - 50 grams
  • Walnuts - 30 grams, roughly chopped
  • Honey - 1 tablespoon
  • Balsamic glaze - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
  2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Brush the rolled-out dough with olive oil and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  4. Evenly distribute the crumbled blue cheese over the dough.
  5. Arrange the thinly sliced pears on top of the cheese.
  6. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
  8. Top the pizza with fresh arugula and sprinkle the chopped walnuts over it.
  9. Drizzle honey and balsamic glaze over the top before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Whole wheat dough provides more fiber and nutrients compared to regular dough.
  • Pears are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, promoting digestive health.

Tags

SpanishHealthyPizza