Acorn Squash Pizza Topped With Goat Cheese, Candied

Name: Acorn Squash Pizza Topped With Goat Cheese, Candied Almonds And Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pizza Toppings:; 1 small acorn squash; 3 oz goat cheese; 1 Tbsp smoked paprika (enough to sprinkle over entire pizza dough); 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice; 1-cup almonds; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 -3 cloves fresh garlic-crushed & diced; Olive oil-have it on hand; Gluten-Free Pizza Crust:; 1/2 bag Gluten-Free Pantry's French Bread & Pizza mix (or your own gf flour blend); 1 packet yeast (included in Gluten-Free Pantry's French Bread & Pizza mix box); 1 3/4 luke warm water; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 eggs plus 1 egg white

Servings: persons

Pizza Toppings:
1 small acorn squash
3 oz goat cheese
1 Tbsp smoked paprika (enough to sprinkle over entire pizza dough)
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1-cup almonds
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 -3 cloves fresh garlic-crushed & diced
Olive oil-have it on hand
Gluten-Free Pizza Crust:
1/2 bag Gluten-Free Pantry's French Bread & Pizza mix (or your own gf flour blend)
1 packet yeast (included in Gluten-Free Pantry's French Bread & Pizza mix box)
1 3/4 luke warm water
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 eggs plus 1 egg white

1
Pre-heat oven 450F.
2
First make the gluten-free pizza crust. Pour 1/2 the Gluten-Free Pantry's French Bread & Pizza mix and yeast into a large bowl. Then add all other pizza crust ingredients. Beat by hand for 2-3 minutes until your mixture is lump-free.
3
On lightly oiled cookie sheet spread out dough/batter to desired thickness. Bake for 15 minutes.
4
While crust is baking, prepare toppings.
5
Grate Acorn Squash-Wash and slice acorn squash in half. Use a spoon to scoop out seeds. Using a hand held cheese grater, grate the acorn squash till shredded (skin and all). If you have a Cuisinart, it speeds up the process.
6
Caramelize nuts-Add maple syrup and almonds into small saucepan. Heat on high till maple syrup bubbles for 1 minute. Stir-in 2 tbsp of brown sugar. Remove from heat and pour onto parchment paper. Let cool and break apart with knife. Set aside.
7
Top Pizza-Remove pizza crust from oven-it should be well set. Drizzle olive oil atop crust. Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice, smoked paprika & crushed garlic evenly atop crust. Then add grated squash, goat cheese and candied almonds. Bake for 15 minutes or until pizza crust is browned and toppings are toasty.
8
Remove, pizza from oven. Sprinkle with fresh-diced arugula. Slice, serve & enjoy!

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pizza Toppings:, 1 small acorn squash, 3 oz goat cheese, 1 Tbsp smoked paprika (enough to sprinkle over entire pizza dough), and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash Pizza Topped With Goat Cheese, Candied Almonds And Arugula falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Acorn Squash Pizza Topped With Goat Cheese, Candied Almonds And Arugula

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