Vegan Butternut Squash Pizza
It was such a gloomy day yesterday here in Minneapolis, so I decided it was a perfect day to do some cooking and try out something new! I had never homemade a pizza before and after seeing this vegan, gluten-free pizza snapped by Erin Ireland, who I follow, and who is also an incredibly talented and successful vegan food blogger out of Vancouver, I had to try it! Check her website out here! This Butternut Squash Pizza recipe was originally found on the website, Minimalist Baker, which I am also OBSESSED with. The website is clear, concise and the recipe was incredibly easy to make, using only about 10 ingredients.
Ok, so I rarely speak of being obsessed with veggie pizzas, but this nothing like I've ever tried before. The butternut squash puree spread as the sauce perfectly compliments the broccolini, onions and chickpeas which decorate the top of the pizza, making it a perfect color and flavor combination!
Look at these gorgeous ingredients! They are so colorful and were the perfect thing to brighten up my gloomy Thursday afternoon!
So, to make the sauce, you will first roast the diced butternut squash for at least 15-20 minutes or until it is soft and then transfer the garlic and squash to a processor. Process until creamy, then transfer to the gluten-free pizza crust and spread evenly throughout!
After the sauce has been added to the pizza crust, add some coconut oil to a pan and sauté your veggies for 2-3 minutes, until they have been somewhat browned. I like my veggies crispy, so I sautéed them for slightly longer!
I followed the Minimalist Baker's recipe almost exactly, with broccolini, red onions and chickpeas to get a little protein in, except that I wanted to keep it vegan, so I left out the mozzarella cheese that she added on top. You can definitely add cheese if you'd like!
After I added these toppings to the pizza, I threw it back in the oven to warm up and combine the flavors altogether for about 5 minutes! I can say this was one of the most perfect pizzas I've tried. I am OBSESSED. Its light, healthy and there is a burst of flavors in each bite!
Definitely check it out! Tag me on Instagram if make it and post a picture at oliviasobjectsofobsession! if you have any questions or comments let me know! I'd love to hear from you! Happy Friday!
