Summer Squash Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
683 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Summer Squash Pizza
Description
Starting with a garlic naan flatbread base, sliced yellow summer squash is sautéed with garlic powder or fresh minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a healthy cooking oil until tender. The warm squash is spread over the flatbread, which is then topped with 2 to 3 ounces of grated cheese. Baking in the oven melts the cheese and allows the flavors to meld together.
After baking, the pizza is finished with a generous topping of fresh arugula tossed lightly in olive oil and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to add brightness. Minced red onion adds a crisp, sharp note to balance the richness of the cheese and squash. The result is a flatbread pizza combining soft cooked vegetables, creamy melted cheese, and fresh, slightly tangy greens.
Options include adding prosciutto for extra savory flavor or using vegan cheese with herbs for a dairy-free version. This pizza can be enjoyed as a light meal or snack, highlighting summer squash’s mild sweetness with complementary toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow summer squash sliced
- 1/8-1/4 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove fresh minced garlic
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cooking oil your favorite healthy oil, drizzle, for sauteing
- 1 garlic naan flatbread fluffy
- 2-3 ounces cheese of your favorite
- 1 cup arugula tossed in olive oil and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice, fresh baby
- 1-2 TBSP red onion minced
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat a small pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of your favorite healthy oil.
- Add squash and saute until tender, seasoning with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. If using fresh garlic add it after the squash has mostly softened and then cook for an additional minute.
- Grate your cheeses over the flatbread and add the squash.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. For extra-bubbly cheese you can set the oven to broil for the last minute, but keep an eye on it to prevent charring.
- Top with a heaping up of fresh arugula and chopped red onion.
- Commence pizza party in your mouth.
Notes
- Adding prosciutto provides a savory enhancement for a non-vegetarian option.
- For a vegan version, substitute with your favorite vegan cheese and add fresh herbs and roasted or sautéed garlic.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 683 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 683kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1208mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1435IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 36.3mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 549mg | 55% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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