Pita Pizza with Butternut Squash, Kale, Feta & Walnuts
By: Elena Lathrop
Published: Monday, February 15, 2016 - 10:04pm

Ingredients




Sautéed Kale with Garlic and Vinegar:
1 head of kale, chopped with stems removed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar (any kind – I used balsamic here)
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash of nutmeg
Salt and pepper
Pizza:
1 whole wheat pita bread round
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbles
1/2 cup butternut squash, cubed (I recommend buying it already chopped – saves time and hassle)
1/2 cup sautéed kale
1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped

Preparation

1 Pour the olive oil into a large pan on medium-high heat. Add the kale and garlic to the hot pan, then add the vinegar, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Sautee until the kale wilts down and darkens in color. 2 Steam or boil the butternut squash for 5-8 minutes until you can easily pierce it with a fork. Set aside. 3 To make the pita a little bit crispy, using a pair of tongs, place it right over the flame on your stovetop burner. Move it around and flip it constantly, being careful not to burn it. It should only take 1-2 minutes to get warm and crispy. 4 Place the pita on a greased baking sheet and brush on the olive oil. Top with one tablespoon of the feta crumbles. 5 Add the kale and butternut squash cubes. Top with the other tablespoon of feta and the walnuts. 6 Place the baking sheet on the top shelf of your oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, just long enough to warm it up and slightly melt the cheese. You may also bake it at 450 degrees for 5 minutes.

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A healthy fall/winter treat: Pita pizza with butternut squash, kale, feta & walnuts