Gluten Free Butternut Squash Pizza (super kid friendly!)

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    Gluten Free Butternut Squash Pizza
    AuthorAna Goldseker
    RatingDifficultyBeginner

    The first time I served this Gluten Free Butternut Squash Pizza was as an appetizer cut into little triangles when friends came to dinner. It was SO yummy that it has become a weeknight favorite for my whole family!

    Gluten Free Butternut Squash Pizza
    Yields1 Serving
    Prep Time10 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr
     Gluten Free or sprouted grain Pizza crust (usually found in the freezer section at natural markets)
     1 Roasted Butternut Squash
     4-5 Cups fresh organic spinach
     1 medium organic onion sliced
     1 organic red or yellow pepper slice
     Low sodium veggie broth
     Herbs like thyme or rosemary or sliced fresh basil
     Oil suitable for high heat cooking (coconut, safflower)
    1

    Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut Butternut Squash in half, lengthwise and scoop out seeds.

    2

    Brush oil on baking sheet and roast cut side down for 40 minutes.

    3

    In a large pot (or Lodge Cast Iron Wok) add 1Tbs of oil and sauté onion and pepper. If it gets dry, add some veggie broth a few Tbs at a time.

    4

    When the veggies are soft add the spinach and stir until wilted.

    5

    Place pizza shell on a clay pizza sheet or regular baking sheet.

    6

    Scoop out one half of the butternut squash (reserve second half for another use) onto the pizza shell and spread like sauce.

    7

    Top with sautéed veggies and spinach.

    8

    Cook according to pizza shell directions. (usually 375 – 400 degrees F for 10 – 20 minutes).

    You can find this Vegan recipe and many more in my new cookbook Balanced Bodies: Vegan Cook Book http://www.blurb.com/b/6333668-balanced-bodies-vegan-cookbook

    Ingredients

     Gluten Free or sprouted grain Pizza crust (usually found in the freezer section at natural markets)
     1 Roasted Butternut Squash
     4-5 Cups fresh organic spinach
     1 medium organic onion sliced
     1 organic red or yellow pepper slice
     Low sodium veggie broth
     Herbs like thyme or rosemary or sliced fresh basil
     Oil suitable for high heat cooking (coconut, safflower)

    Directions

    1

    Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut Butternut Squash in half, lengthwise and scoop out seeds.

    2

    Brush oil on baking sheet and roast cut side down for 40 minutes.

    3

    In a large pot (or Lodge Cast Iron Wok) add 1Tbs of oil and sauté onion and pepper. If it gets dry, add some veggie broth a few Tbs at a time.

    4

    When the veggies are soft add the spinach and stir until wilted.

    5

    Place pizza shell on a clay pizza sheet or regular baking sheet.

    6

    Scoop out one half of the butternut squash (reserve second half for another use) onto the pizza shell and spread like sauce.

    7

    Top with sautéed veggies and spinach.

    8

    Cook according to pizza shell directions. (usually 375 – 400 degrees F for 10 – 20 minutes).

    Gluten Free Butternut Squash Pizza (super kid friendly!)
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    Ana Goldseker
    Certified nutritionist, Ana Goldseker, counsels on nutrition planning, detox, food coaching, weight-loss, child obesity & more! Baltimore's leading plant based food coach.

    1 COMMENT

    1. Enjoying this right now with my two children. They really like it and it’s super easy to make! Love the butternut squash- I would never have thought of using it for a pizza, but it really works. Thanks for this recipe!

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