Acorn Squash And Arugula Pizza Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ARUGULA PIZZA

Steps:

• For the dough: Combine the flour, rosemary, yeast, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add 3/4 cup warm water and the oil and process until the dough forms a ball. Transfer to a large, lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• For the topping: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the squash with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Roast until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the sage, rosemary, red pepper flakes and garlic. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes, just to infuse the oil.
• Sprinkle cornmeal or flour on a 14-inch pizza pan and set aside.
• Liberally flour a clean work surface. Place the dough on top and use your hands to stretch it out into a 14-inch circle. Carefully lay the dough on the pizza pan. Brush the infused oil onto the dough. Top with the mozzarella and the roasted squash, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown, 14 to 18 minutes. Carefully sprinkle the goat cheese evenly on top.
• Toss the arugula with the 2 teaspoons olive oil, lemon zest and juice and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Top the pizza with the arugula, then cut into slices to serve.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Slice the squash in half from top to bottom. Scoop out the seeds. Slice the squash into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide half moons and place in a medium bowl. Toss the squash with the syrup, olive oil, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the squash until tender and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Keep the temperature on the oven at 375 degrees F. Roll out the pizza dough on a flour dusted piece of parchment paper to a 13-inch diameter. Place the pizza and the parchment paper on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and the Gorgonzola on the pizza dough. Bake in the oven until golden and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Peel the skins off the squash. Top the cooked pizza with the cooked squash. Top with arugula and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Slice and serve.

ACORN SQUASH AND ARUGULA PIZZA

Steps:

• Cut squash into slices; make acorn mix toss with acorn squash.
• Put flat onto baking sheet cook on 375°F for 25 minute.
• Take out cool.
• Take non cooked dough roll out place in oven for 15 minutes.
• Pull out and top with both cheeses and stick back in oven for 10 minutes.
• Take out top with peeled squash and Arugula. Drizzle oil and finish with dash of cracked pepper.
• Cut into about 8 slices and enjoy.

ACORN SQUASH PIZZA TOPPED WITH GOAT CHEESE, CANDIED ALMONDS AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven 450F. First make the gluten-free pizza crust. Pour ½ the Gluten-Free Pantry's French Bread & Pizza mix and yeast into a large bowl. Then add all other pizza crust ingredients. Beat by hand for 2-3 minutes until your mixture is lump-free. On lightly oiled cookie sheet spread out dough/batter to desired thickness. Bake for 15 minutes. While crust is baking, prepare toppings. Grate Acorn Squash-Wash and slice acorn squash in half. Use a spoon to scoop out seeds. Using a hand held cheese grater, grate the acorn squash till shredded (skin and all). If you have a Cuisinart, it speeds up the process. Caramelize nuts-Add maple syrup and almonds into small saucepan. Heat on high till maple syrup bubbles for 1 minute. Stir-in 2 tbsp of brown sugar. Remove from heat and pour onto parchment paper. Let cool and break apart with knife. Set aside. Top Pizza-Remove pizza crust from oven-it should be well set. Drizzle olive oil atop crust. Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice, smoked paprika & crushed garlic evenly atop crust. Then add grated squash, goat cheese and candied almonds. Bake for 15 minutes or until pizza crust is browned and toppings are toasty. Remove, pizza from oven. Sprinkle with fresh-diced arugula. Slice, serve & enjoy!

ACORN SQUASH WITH RICE AND ARUGULA STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Rinse the black rice. Add rice to 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes until cooked through. Remove the lid, fluff with a fork and leave the lid ajar to cool.
• While the rice cooks, roast the squash. With a sharp knife split the squash into quarters. Remove seeds and rub both the flesh and skin with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Spread them on the foil-lined baking sheet cut side up and roast for 40 minutes until tender and browned in spots.
• Prepare the stuffing. Warm 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium heat in a pan, saute the onion and celery until just softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Grind the fennel seed or chop well with a sharp knife. Add fennel, 1/2 cup of the walnuts and raisins and drizzle with the remaining oil, maple syrup and vinegar. Toss to coat. This much can be done a day in advance and brought to room temperature before serving.
• When ready to serve, arrange the squash wedges on a platter. Toss the arugula in with the rice stuffing along with a few pinches of salt and pepper and toss again. Fill the insides of the squash with the stuffing; it is ok if a bit spills over. Garnish with the remaining walnuts and fresh shaved Parmesan and serve.