Pumpkins, butternut squash, pumpkins and other cucurbits are the ultimate seasonal vegetables! In winter, we enjoy them in the form of soups, veloutés, but also gratins, which have the advantage of warming us up as well as delighting us.
If you too are fond of these autumn and winter vegetables, but you want to favor light and healthy recipes, you can experiment with butternut wraps or roast pumpkin with feta. Another original option: butternut and mozzarella pizza, a recipe proposed by dietitian nutritionist Elodie Dacher on her Instagram account.
An original, healthy and seasonal recipe based on butternut
Notice to pizza fans: this dish does not necessarily have to be garnished with a profusion of cheese or various cold meats. It is possible to have a healthier version, as proven by this dietitian nutritionist, who puts butternut in the spotlight. Particularly rich in calcium (48 mg per 100g of raw butternut), potassium (352 mg per 100g) and beta-carotene (4230 µg per 100g), it will be a great ally for your health, but also for your figure. , since it only contains around 40 kcal per 100g. The peak season for this emblematic winter vegetable is between October and January, so now is the time to take advantage of it!
Butternut and mozzarella pizza: what ingredients are needed?
To make the butternut and mozzarella pizza recipe developed by the dietitian nutritionist, you will need, for 4 people,:
- 1 pizza dough
- ¼ butternut squash
- 1 ball of mozzarella
- 1 red onion
- 1 Greek yogurt
- 1.2 teaspoon of oregano
- a little salt
- a little pepper
- a little olive oil
How to prepare this butternut and mozzarella pizza recipe?
Before starting your recipe, preheat the oven to 190°C. Then cut a quarter of the butternut into slices and slice the red onion, before adding a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake your preparation for 20 minutes. Next step: roll out the pizza dough and spread the Greek yogurt on it. Then mash the butternut with a fork and spread everything over the pizza. Increase the oven temperature to 220°C, and, during this time, cut the mozzarella into rounds then into strips, before placing everything on the pizza. All you have to do is sprinkle your healthy pizza with oregano, a little salt and pepper, then cook it in the oven for 10 minutes!