Brussels Sprout and Apple Pizza with Walnut Pesto
The perfect combination of sweet and savory, this pizza is a favorite for fall.
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 349kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw walnuts
- 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces Brussels sprouts trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 medium apple cored and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh thyme
- 1 prepared pizza crust
- 3/4 cup shredded fontina
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF (or temperature on crust package).
- Put the walnuts, cheese and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor and process until crumbly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and apple slices; cook about 8 minutes, or until apples and sprouts are beginning to brown. Stir in the honey and thyme, then remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Top the pizza crust with the walnut mixture, shredded fontina and the sautéed Brussels sprouts and apples. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or follow the directions on the package of the crust. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.2g | Protein: 11.4g | Fat: 22.2g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 6.8g