Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza with Gluten-free Cornmeal Crust Recipe Video

Watch as the Sexy Vegan dishes out a unique vegan pizza- with roasted butternut squash and a gluten-free pizza base. This pizza with a twist is sure to delight your taste buds and might actually make you forget about the conventional pizza.

Summary

Preparation Time50 MinCooking Time1 Hr 40 Min
Ready In2 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butternut squash1 , peeled, cut into pieces
 Red onion1 , chop
 Agave syrup1 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Olive oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Teaspoon
 Garlic cloves1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sage leaves5
 Rosemary1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Vegan mozzarella1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Cornmeal1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (For the pizza base)
 Brown rice flour3 Cup (48 tbs) (For the pizza base)
 Baking powder2 Tablespoon (For the pizza base)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 4682 Calories from Fat 1502

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 173 g265.9%

Saturated Fat 32.3 g161.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 4930 mg205.4%

Total Carbohydrates 773 g257.7%

Dietary Fiber 138.2 g552.7%

Sugars 56.8 g

Protein 87 g174.2%

Vitamin A 3581.3% Vitamin C 735.8%

Calcium 621.6% Iron 430.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY:
1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a baking tray with aluminium foil

MAKING:
3. In a bowl, toss 1 peeled and chopped butternut squash, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon agave syrup, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Toss into baking tray at put into the oven for 45 minutes.
5. In another baking tray, add chopped red inions and bake for 25 minutes.
6. In a pan, heat 1/4 cup olive oil.
7. Add 1 cup of garlic cloves and simmer for 15 minutes.
8. Add 5 sage leaves and fry for 2 minutes until crisp.
9. Add 1/4 cup rosemary and fry for 2 minutes.
10. Remove the pan from stove and let it cool.
11. Remove the butternut squash and red onions from the oven.
12. Turn the oven up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
13. For the pizza base: Cook 1/2 cup cornmeal as per package.
14. In a bowl, add 2-3 cups of brown rice flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, a pinch of salt and pepper and mix.
15. Add the prepared cornmeal to this bowl.
16. Add water as required and knead.
17. Roll the dough into a pizza shape.
18. Brush the pizza base with the garlic infused olive oil.
19. Prebake the pizza base for 7 minutes.
20. Blend the roasted garlic and olive oil in a blender.
21. Add this blended garlic paste on the pizza base.
22. Next, add the baked butternut squash, onions and 1/2 cup of fake mozzarella.
23. Put this back into the oven and bake until the cheese melts.

SERVING
24. Once the pizza is ready, add the crispy fried rosemary and sage.
25. Cut into slices with a pizza cutter and serve.
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