Is pizza night getting old? Ready for a new take on a family favourite? Try this delicious upgrade on typical pizza. This version, using roasted grapes and butternut squash, is bursting with flavour and satisfying pizza appeal and packed with nutritious ingredients that are less heavy than typical pizza. Invite the entire family to make personal versions for a fun family-style pizza night in.
Classic combo
For a classic twist on this crowd pleaser, use pears and brie in place of grapes and squash for an elevated flatbread or as an additional option.
Roasted Grape and Butternut Squash Flatbread
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 mL) butternut squash ribbons
- 1 cup (250 mL) red seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced red onion
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried red chili flakes
- 10 oz (300 g) flatbread of choice
- 2 1/2 oz (70 g) soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups (500 mL) arugula
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Honey or balsamic for drizzle (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories219
- protein7 g
- total fat7 g
- sat. fat1 g
- total carbohydrates33 g
- sugars6 g
- fibre5 g
- sodium355 mg
Directions
01
Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C).
02
Peel butternut squash and, using vegetable peeler, create long thin ribbons of squash. Place ribbons in large bowl with grapes and onion; toss in olive oil and spices.
03
Place flatbread on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and top with grape and squash mixture. Scatter crumbled goat cheese on top. Bake for 12 minutes.
04
Toss arugula in lemon juice and place loosely on top of flatbread. Drizzle with honey or balsamic vinegar, if desired.
Chelsea Gough is a Vancouver-based recipe developer, stylist, and proud mom of two girls. She is a lover of good food, good times, and beautiful spaces. Reach her at rawstylebychels@gmail.com
