Butternut Squash Pizza with Goat Cheese and Arugula
Butternut Squash Pizza with Goat Cheese and Arugula is a culinary delight that harmonizes sweet roasted butternut squash, creamy goat cheese, and peppery arugula atop a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, this vibrant dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also makes for an impressive centerpiece. Celebrate the flavors of fall in every slice!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about half an inch thick.
- Once the squash is roasted, spread an even layer of olive oil over the dough. Top with roasted squash and crumble goat cheese evenly.
- Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then top with fresh arugula and drizzle with remaining olive oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg