Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 butternut squash ((preferably with a long neck))
  • homemade pizza sauce ((recipe below or pre-made marinara sauce))
  • mozzarella or cheddar cheese ((mozzarella is what creates the golden brown flecks we're used to))
  • pepperoni ((optional topping))
  • pineapple ((optional topping))
  • mushrooms ((optional topping))
  • basil ((optional topping))
  • 6-7 oz tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp homemade Italian seasoning ((or more to taste))
  • ½ tsp raw honey ((or maple syrup))
  • sea salt ((to taste))
  • black pepper ((to taste))
  • water ((as needed to reach desired consistency))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Using a carrot peeler or paring knife, peel the squash
  • Starting at the top near the crook, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
  • Grate cheese and prepare any other toppings you plan to use.
  • Place squash rounds on two baking sheets and place in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, then flip and bake for 10 more. Exactly how long they take to cook will depend on how thin/thick they are, but you'll know they're ready when you stick a fork in the center and it is tender.
  • Remove rounds from oven and spoon a little marinara and cheese over each, plus any toppings you want to add.
  • Set oven on broil and place mini-pizzas inside. Heat until cheese is just turning brown - about 5-7 minutes.