Asparagus Pizza

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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 ; makes (1) 11x14-inch pizza

  • Calories

    466 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Asparagus Pizza

This shaved asparagus pizza with leeks and spicy ground turkey is the perfect gourmet pizza recipe for spring. Try it on whole wheat crust!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ recipe 1 crust Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (or your favorite pizza dough recipe—enough to yield one 11x14-inch pizza)
  • ½ pound asparagus
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons divided, plus additional for brushing
  • 2 large leeks (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • ½ pound ground turkey**
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 4 ounces freshly grated Pecorino cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons truffle oil* or substitute olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Generously dust a large baking sheet with cornmeal or flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the asparagus: Lay each asparagus spear on the counter and hold by the “tough” end. With a vegetable peeler, shave long ribbons of asparagus by sliding the peeler from the base to the top of the stalk. Repeat with remaining stalks. (The pieces may be different sizes and some may be too small to shave.) Discard tough stem ends. In a small bowl, toss the shavings with 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add leeks, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook leeks until softened, about 8 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet. Add the turkey, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, red pepper flakes, and fennel. Sauté until the meat is fully cooked and no pink remains; about 4 minutes.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into an 11x14-inch rectangle, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush dough liberally with olive oil, then top with the leeks, turkey, and pecorino. Pile the asparagus on top. (It may seem like a lot of asparagus, but it will cook down as it bakes.)
  6. Carefully side the pizza onto the prepared peel/pan and bake for about 15 minutes, until bubbling and crisp. Drizzle with oil and serve.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Leftover pizza may be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge.
  • TO REHEAT: Enjoy cold or warm in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 466kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Potassium 393mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1341IU (27%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 346mg (35%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4; makes (1) 11x14-inch pizza

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 466kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Potassium 393mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1341IU 27%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 346mg 35%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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