Description
Roasted Fall Vegetable Pizza is a cozy, seasonal pizza topped with caramelized butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, red onions, and melty cheese on a golden, crisp crust. It’s a delicious way to enjoy autumn produce in pizza form.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (chopped)
- 1/4 cup ricotta or goat cheese (optional, for dolloping)
- Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced butternut squash, halved Brussels sprouts, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface.
- Top with roasted vegetables. Add dollops of ricotta or crumbles of goat cheese if using.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh thyme or rosemary.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a pizza stone for an extra crispy crust.
- Roast vegetables ahead of time to speed up prep.
- Substitute other fall veggies like sweet potato or mushrooms.
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Use vegan cheese for a fully plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
