Description
Sweet Potato and Kale Pizza with Balsamic Drizzle is a colorful, hearty vegetarian pizza featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crispy kale, melty cheese, and a tangy balsamic glaze—perfect for a cozy, nutritious fall dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced or cubed
- 1 cup kale, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Fontina cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or reduction
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Cornmeal or flour, for stretching the dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- Toss the sliced or cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 15–20 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- Massage kale with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface or parchment paper. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Brush the dough with remaining olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic evenly across the surface.
- Top with shredded cheese, then add roasted sweet potatoes and kale. Sprinkle with herbs and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes ahead for quicker assembly.
- Massage kale to soften and help it bake evenly.
- Try goat cheese or feta for a tangier flavor profile.
- Add toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Use arugula instead of kale for a peppery twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pizza
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
