21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pizza

Today I decided I was going to start trying some different healthy recipes.  The first of many that I will review is Pumpkin Pizza. ( I got this recipe from the recipe section on teambeachbody.com.)

21 Day Fix -  2 Green 1 Yellow per slice

To make the Pizza Dough"

1/4 oz active yeast

1 cup warm water

2 tsp sugar

3 - 3 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 tsp olive oil

nonstick cooking spray

1. Put yeast, water and sugar in a medium bowl.  Let it stand for 10 minutes or until it becomes foamy.

2. Combine 3 cups of flour and salt in a bowl.  Add flour mixture to yeast mixture. Mix by hand until mixture doesn't stick to your hands.   Add more flour as needed.  Roll dough into a ball and brush with 1/2 tsp oil.  Place in a bowl and cover with a towel.  Let it rise for 2 hours.

3.  Punch down the dough to remove air, knead and roll into a ball.  Brush with 1/2 tsp oil.  Place in bowl and cover with a towel.  Let it rise for 2 more hours.

4.  Preheat oven to 450.

5.  Roll dough until it isn't stretchy anymore.  Let it rest for 5 minutes. Roll out to 10-12 inches and about 1/2 inch thick.  Lightly coat the baking stone with oil and place dough onto it.

6.  Brush with remaining 1 tsp oil.

To Make the Pizza:

1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree

3/4 tsp curry powder

2 Tbsp low sodium organic vegetable or chicken broth

1 tsp olive oil

2 cups chopped kale, stems removed

1 medium red onion, chopped and caramelized

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1. While pizza dough is resting, combine pumpkin, curry powder and broth in a bowl.  Set to the side.

2.  Heat oil in a medium skillet over med. high heat.

3.  Add kale, cook while stirring frequently for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the Kale softens.  Set to the side.

To Caramelize Onions:

Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in medium pan. Add the chopped onion; cook while stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Once onions begin to brown reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until onions are brown.

4.  Spread the pumpkin mixture on the pizza dough within 1/2 inch from the edge.

5.  Top with kale and onion.

6.  Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

7.  Top with feta cheese.

When I first took a bite, it was a unique flavor.  The pumpkin with curry was a lot different than anything I had tasted before.  Once I took a few bites it the flavor started to grow on me.

I actually liked this, This was a good meal to eat on a colder fall night.  

Enjoy!

- Darlene