Roasted Brussels Sprouts Pizza with Cranberries, Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Pizza topped with leftover roasted brussels sprouts, creamy goat cheese, sweet-and-tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts.
Course dinner, entree, lunch
Cuisine gluten-free, Holiday, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Author Stephanie McKercher, RDN
Ingredients
112-inch pizza crust (see note)
¾cupfire-roasted crushed tomatoes
½teaspoondry oregano
½teaspoondry basil
Salt and pepper
4ouncesgoat cheese,crumbled (see note)
½cuproasted brussels sprouts,chopped (see note)
¼cupthinly-sliced red onion(¼-inch thick)
½cupshaved parmesan cheese
1tablespoondry cranberries
1tablespoonwalnut pieces
Optional garnish:
Crushed red pepper
Dry oregano
Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 370 degrees Fahrenheit (or according to crust instructions). Place pizza stone on center rack to heat, if using.
Place pizza crust on a flat surface and spread crushed tomatoes on top, leaving about ½-inch crust visible around the edges. Sprinkle with oregano, basil, and salt and pepper. Spread goat cheese, brussels sprouts, and red onion on top of crushed tomatoes. Add shaved parmesan cheese, dry cranberries, and walnuts.
Carefully transfer pizza to pizza stone (or baking sheet) and bake on the center rack of the oven 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges of crust are golden brown. (Baking time may vary depending on type of crust used. Watch closely.)
Remove pizza from oven and slice into 8 pieces. Garnish with crushed red pepper, oregano, and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Crust: Recipe tested with Outside the Breadbox Gluten-Free Pizza Crust. Baking time and temperature may vary slightly depending on the type of pizza crust you use. Follow instructions included with the crust.Cheese: If you prefer milder-tasting cheeses, use fresh mozzarella instead of goat cheese. For a vegan/dairy-free variation, use vegan pizza crust and a nut-based cheese, such as Kite Hill, instead of goat cheese. Use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese.To roast Brussels sprouts: Preheat oven to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir halved brussels sprouts, olive oil (or oil of choice), and salt and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast, cut-side down, 35 minutes, or until tender.