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Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash

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Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash

Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash - Quite unusual - and unusually delicious!

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Health Score:
89 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
50 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 50 min.
Ready in
Calories:
567
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The mix of vegetables not only add color and flavor to this pizza but also a significant portion of important nutrients. Folic acid and iron are well represented in this recipe, and the pumpkin and beets provide carotenoids, an antioxidant which helps protect our cells from free radicals.

If beets aren't available, use turnips or parsnips instead.

1 piece contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie567 cal.(27 %)
Protein20 g(20 %)
Fat23 g(20 %)
Carbohydrates67 g(45 %)
Sugar added3 g(12 %)
Roughage10.5 g(35 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E6.2 mg(52 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin9.3 mg(78 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate175 μg(58 %)
Pantothenic acid2 mg(33 %)
Biotin10.9 μg(24 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin C22 mg(23 %)
Potassium987 mg(25 %)
Calcium199 mg(20 %)
Magnesium150 mg(50 %)
Iron4.6 mg(31 %)
Iodine12 μg(6 %)
Zinc3.4 mg(43 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.2 g
Uric acid136 mg
Cholesterol26 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
6 starchy potatoes (about 9-10 oz)
5 ozs Whole wheat flour
4 ozs Pastry flour (plus more for dusting)
salt
1 tsp dried thyme
½ cube fresh Yeast
18 ozs Butternut squash
14 ozs Beets
1 onion
4 Tbsps olive oil
peppers
7 ozs cream cheese
2 tsps grated Horseradish (from a jar)
4 Tbsps Sunflower seed
2 Tbsps Maple syrup
1 oz Beet sprouts
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Potato ricer, 1 Bowl, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Hand mixer, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Paper towel, 1 Parchment paper, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Small bowl, 1 Non-stick pan, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Sieve, 1 Rolling pin, 1 Peeler, 1 Rubber gloves

Preparation steps

1.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 1

Scrub potatoes thoroughly and cook in a pot of boiling salted water until knife-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, then drain again.

2.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 2

Peel the potatoes while still hot and press through a potato ricer into a bowl.

3.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 3

Mix both types of flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the thyme in another bowl. Make a well in the center then crumble yeast into well. Add 1/2 cup lukewarm water and knead with the dough hook of a mixer to a smooth dough (add more flour if dough is too sticky). Cover and let rise about 30 minutes in a warm place.

4.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 4

Meanwhile, rinse the squash half thoroughly, cut in half, and remove seeds. Cut flesh into approximately 1-inch cubes.

5.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 5

Peel the beet and cut into1-inch cubes (wear gloves to avoid staining hands). Peel onion and cut into wedges.

6.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add beets and onion and sauté over low heat for 10 minutes. Add squash and cook an additional 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

7.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 7

Mix cream cheese and horseradish in a small bowl.

8.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 8

Divide dough into 4 portions on a lightly floured surface and roll out each to a round, approximately 9 inches in diameter.

9.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 9

Place 2 dough rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 

10.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 10

Spread 1/4 cream-cheese mixture over each round, then top with 1/4 of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds and bake on bottom rack of preheated oven at 450°F for 15-20 minutes.

11.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 11

Meanwhile, stir together remaining oil and maple syrup in a small bowl. Rinse sprouts and drain on paper towels.

12.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 12

Remove pizzas on parchment from baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough rounds and toppings to bake 2 more pizzas.

13.
Pizza with Beets and Butternut Squash preparation step 13

Divide sprouts among baked pizzas, drizzle with syrup mixture and serve immediately.

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