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Vegetarian Pizza with Pesto and Delicata Squash

If you're looking for a delicious and unique pizza option, then look no further than the Vegetarian Pizza with Pesto and Delicata Squash. This flavorful and satisfying pizza is perfect for those who are looking to add more plant-based options to their diet, or simply want to try something new and exciting. The combination of fresh pesto, creamy mozzarella, and roasted delicata squash creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 pizzas

Ingredients

1 delicata squash - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon flour, or as needed for dusting

1 (16 ounce) package pizza dough

1 tablespoon cornstarch, for dusting

4 tablespoons basil pesto sauce

16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

2 tablespoons chopped pecans, or more to taste (Optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine delicata squash and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl and mix well. Spread out on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until delicata squash has softened, about 10 minutes. Cut into pieces.

Step 4

Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 5

Divide pizza dough into 2 equal pieces. Dust a work surface with flour and roll dough out into 2 pizza rounds.

Step 6

Dust 2 baking sheets with cornstarch and transfer pizza rounds onto baking sheets. Brush each pizza first with 1 tablespoon olive oil, followed by 2 tablespoons pesto. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top. Sprinkle squash pieces on top of cheese.

Step 7

Bake in the hot oven until pizza crust is crispy, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pecan nuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

577

Calories

32g

Fat

42g

Carbs

30g

Protein

Complement

The star of this pizza is the delicata squash, a sweet and creamy winter squash that pairs perfectly with the savory pesto and gooey mozzarella. The squash is roasted to perfection, adding a satisfying texture and a hint of sweetness to every bite. Topped with a generous amount of fresh pesto, this pizza is bursting with vibrant and bold flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning of palates. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a tasty new dish, or simply want to try a unique and delicious pizza, the Vegetarian Pizza with Pesto and Delicata Squash is sure to become a new favorite.