
How To Make Brussels Sprouts Pizza
Try a healthier, unique take on a classic pizza! Our pizza recipe has brussel sprouts and a tangy balsamic sauce for a new twist on the Italian dish.
Serves:
Ingredients
For Balsamic Red Onions:
- 2tbspolive oil
- 2medium red onionor 1 extra-large red onion
- pinchred pepper flakes
- dashsalt
- ¼cupbalsamic vinegar
For Brussels Sprouts:
- 8 ozbrussels sprouts½ lb
- 2tspolive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
For Pizza:
- 1whole wheat pizza dough
- 2cupslow-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese6 to 8 oz, grated
- ¼cupGrated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, then place a pizza stone on the middle rack.
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Slice the onions into thin rounds.
Brussels Sprouts:
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Slice off the tough ends of the brussels sprouts, then discard them.
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Use fingers to pull off the individual leaves around the outside, then trim off the newly exposed tough end, and continue until the sprout has broken into leaves.
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Repeat for about half of the Brussels sprouts, then slice the rest into thin slices from top to bottom.
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Drizzle the sprouts with 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil and toss well.
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Rub the oil into the sprout leaves, then toss with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Balsamic Red Onions:
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Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the onions, a pinch of red pepper flakes and a dash of salt. Toss to combine.
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Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the onions are nice and soft.
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Pour in the balsamic vinegar and stir to combine.
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Continue cooking, uncovered, for a few more minutes, until the balsamic vinegar has condensed. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
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Prepare the pizza dough as directed.
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Top the dough with an even layer of red onions, followed by mozzarella cheese.
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Sprinkle the Brussels on top, then finish with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
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Transfer the pizza to the oven.
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Bake until the crust is golden, the cheese is bubbly and the Brussels sprouts are crispy on the edges, for 10 to 14 minutes.
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Top the pizza with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes, slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 373.29kcal
- Fat:Â 22.83g
- Saturated Fat:Â 11.77g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 8.44g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 1.45g
- Carbohydrates:Â 22.79g
- Fiber:Â 2.44g
- Sugar:Â 3.91g
- Protein:Â 19.55g
- Cholesterol:Â 60.98mg
- Sodium:Â 710.14mg
- Calcium:Â 473.46mg
- Potassium:Â 250.39mg
- Iron:Â 1.59mg
- Vitamin A: 148.52µg
- Vitamin C:Â 26.13mg
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