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Roasted Squash and Sage Pita Pizzas
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Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash - about 2½ pounds peeled, halved, seeded, and sliced into 1-inch chunks
- 16 fresh sage leaves minced, divided
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese or more to taste, thinly sliced
- 6 6- to 7-inch low-sodium, whole-grain pitas
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly oil a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine squash, half the minced sage, 2 tablespoons oil, and ½ teaspoon salt; toss well. Transfer squash to prepared baking dish and roast, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, until fork-tender, stirring every 10 minutes for even browning.
- While squash is roasting, in a medium saucepan combine remaining oil, remaining salt, oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Increase heat to medium-high and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes with juices; increase heat to a boil. After 30 seconds reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, stir for an additional minute, and remove from heat. Taste and add salt, if necessary.
- Reduce heat to 400°. Place pitas on baking sheets and bake for 2-3 minutes, until lightly toasted. Remove from oven. Spread each pita with about ¼ cup tomato sauce, leaving a ¼-inch border on the edges. Spread squash over tomato sauce on each pita and top with mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with remaining minced sage. Bake 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts. Cut each pita into fourths, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Squash and Sage Pita Pizzas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 766mg
32%
Total Carbohydrates 49g
16%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Protein 15g
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 431 cal, 42% fat cal, 20g fat, 6g sat fat, 20mg chol, 15g protein, 49g carb, 8g fiber, 766mg sodium
