Indulge in the symphony of flavors as you embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Vegan Butternut Squash Pizza with Apples and Pecans. This innovative dish combines the earthy sweetness of butternut squash, the crisp crunch of apples, the nutty richness of pecans, and the tangy zest of goat cheese (or vegan alternative) to create a harmonious dance on your palate. Enhanced with a luscious homemade sauce and a crispy yet tender crust, this pizza is not just a meal; it's an experience to cherish.
Discover a collection of tantalizing recipes curated to guide you through the art of crafting this extraordinary pizza. From scratch-made dough that achieves the perfect balance between chewiness and crispness to the velvety butternut squash sauce packed with savory-sweet flavors, each step is meticulously explained to ensure success in your kitchen endeavor.
As you assemble this culinary masterpiece, witness the vibrant colors and textures come together, promising an explosion of flavors in every bite. The roasted butternut squash, caramelized apples, and toasted pecans bring forth a symphony of tastes and textures, while the goat cheese (or vegan alternative) adds a touch of tangy creaminess that ties everything together.
With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this comprehensive guide caters to both novice and experienced bakers, empowering you to recreate this delightful dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing.
VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIZZA WITH APPLES & PECANS
Who knew? Butternut squash makes a silky-smooth and full-flavored pizza sauce, and the perfectly creamy base for this fall-inspired pie. Scrumptious as is, but you can also make individual size pizzas and add gouda or mozzarella for the cheese-eaters and cooked, crumbled sausage for the carnivores. Win!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the sauce. Fill a large saucepan halfway full of water and set over high heat. Add butternut squash. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 6-7 minutes.
- Drain squash in a colander and let cool for a couple of minutes. Add to the pitcher of a high-speed blender or the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S-blade. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. If the sauce needs to be thinned out a bit, add some more olive oil, about a teaspoon at a time.
- Spread the dough into your desired shape and thickness on a cookie sheet or pizza stone. Add butternut squash sauce and spread with a spoon. Layer with apples, then onions, then pecans. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle a couple pinches of salt over the top.
- Bake until the crust is golden and cooked through, the apples and onion are tender, and the pecans are toasted but not burned, about 10 minutes.
- Top with fresh thyme if desired. Cut into wedges and serve.
BUTTERCUP SQUASH WITH APPLES AND PECANS
Fall is one of my favorite times to celebrate food. Fresh-picked apples and this sweet squash come together for a fall treat. It's up to you to serve it as a side dish or a dessert. Let's get squashed!
Provided by Volleyballmom
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place buttercup squash halves in a baking dish.
- Place apples in a large bowl; cover with lemon juice. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Spoon apple mixture into the buttercup squash halves. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Dot 1 1 1/2 teaspoon butter over each squash.
- Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 64.6 mg, Sugar 28.1 g
VEGAN PIZZA WITH APPLE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
This satisfying cold-weather pizza from Chloe Coscarelli, the vegan cookbook author, makes a great main course, or it can be cut into pieces as an appetizer. The creamy white bean purée made by whizzing cannellini beans, oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in a food processor makes this dish seem like a real treat, and the piles of caramelized onions, roasted butternut squash, apple and spinach finish it off beautifully. If you're a half-hearted vegan, consider sprinkling a handful of blue cheese over the top a few minutes before it's done baking. We won't tell.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories pizza and calzones, appetizer, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the garlic white bean purée by blending the beans, oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in a food processor. Add water, as needed, until a smooth consistency forms. Set aside. Can be made two days in advance.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-low heat and sauté onions until soft and lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- While the onions are cooking, toss remaining 2 tablespoons oil with squash and season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large-rimmed baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes until squash is fork-tender, turning once or twice with a spatula. Remove from oven and set aside. Turn heat up to 450 degrees.
- Prepare pizza. Brush a large-rimmed baking sheet (approximately 9 by 13 inches) with oil. Stretch homemade or store-bought pizza dough into a rectangle and fit it into the prepared baking sheet (You can also use a 14-inch or 16-inch round pizza pan if you have one). Spread a layer of the garlic white bean purée evenly over the rolled-out dough. (You may not want to use all of it.) On top of the dough, arrange the spinach, caramelized onions, roasted butternut squash and apple slices. Season with salt and pepper, and brush the edges of the crust with olive oil.
- Bake at 450 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes, rotating midway, until the crust is slightly browned or golden. Let cool, slice and serve.
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, use a pizza stone or baking sheet. Make sure to preheat the oven and pizza stone or baking sheet before baking the pizza.
- Use a variety of toppings to create a flavorful pizza. Some popular toppings for butternut squash pizza include apples, pecans, goat cheese, and arugula.
- If you don't have a pizza cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut the pizza into slices.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash pizza is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash, and it's also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With its unique fall flavors, butternut squash pizza is a perfect dish for a cozy night in or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a new pizza recipe to try, give this butternut squash pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!
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