April 28th, 2024
Recipes
Pizza with Pear and Arugula
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 35"
Pizza with Pear and Arugula! Garlicky spreadable cheese, pear, caramelized onion, balsamic glaze, and arugula – all on a pre-made pizza crust. Plant-based.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 1 fresh or frozen pizza crust of choice (Note 1)
- 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 large pear, sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- garlic and herbs cheese spread (we like Boursin non-dairy)
- a few handfuls of arugula
- chopped walnuts (for topping)
- olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Let's start by making the caramelized onions. Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes and adding a splash of water to the onions as needed to prevent sticking or burning. The onions will be ready when they are very soft.
- Step 2: Add the sliced pears to the onions and cook for another few minutes, until the pears are just starting to soften. Set aside.
- Step 3: To make the balsamic glaze, warm the balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Let simmer for 5 minutes, or until beginning to thicken and reduce. Transfer to a jar or bowl. The balsamic will thicken more as it cools.
- Step 4: If pre-baking the crust is required before adding the toppings, do so now. After pre-baking, adjust the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 5: Layer your crust with a generous amount of the spreadable cheese. Top evenly with the onions and pears.
- Step 6: Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the toppings are hot and the pizza is crisp. Keep an eye on it, as different pizzas will cook at different rates.
- Step 7: Meanwhile, toss the arugula with a small drizzle of olive oil. Set aside. In a small bowl, stir together a few spoonfuls of the spreadable cheese with a little cold water, enough to make a pourable (but still thick) cheesy sauce.
- Serve: Top the warm pizza with arugula and drizzle with cheesy sauce, balsamic glaze, and a sprinkle of walnuts. Slice and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: We sometimes like to make this on naan bread too. No need to pre-bake.
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Pizza with Pear and Arugula
PT35M 1 fresh or frozen pizza crust of choice (Note 1) 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced 1/2 large pear, sliced 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar garlic and herbs cheese spread (we like Boursin non-dairy) a few handfuls of arugula chopped walnuts (for topping) olive oil Gluten Free Paleo Vegan 3 Servings
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