Turkey, Caramelized Onion and Spinach Pizza

I am a foodie and I admit that I am addicted to pizza, so this is my attempt to try to make the healthiest and best tasting pizza I can.  Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Ingredients
1 Udi's gluten free pizza crust (in the freezer section)
1/2 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)
1/2 pound ground turkey (cooked)
1/4 cup caramelized onions
2 oz Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped

Instructions:
Top the pizza with the marinara sauce, cooked turkey, caramelized onions and cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 5-7 minutes.  Once you remove the pizza from the oven, top with chopped spinach and serve.

Sausage, Caramelized Onion & Basil Pizza

I watched the Giada De Laurentiis make this pizza on Food Network TV.  Pizza with no red (or white) sauce...I was intrigued.  Besides, it has caramelized onions and that is one of my favorite ingredients!  I had to try it and was not disappointed.

Source: Food Network
Ingredients:
1/2 (13 to 16-ounce) ball pizza dough

extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

1/2 cup caramelized onions (see my post)

1/2 pound spicy turkey or pork sausage, casings removed, crumbled

1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese

1/8 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

 

Instructions

Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.  Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.

In a large skillet, on med-high heat add sausage and cook for 6 min.  Using a wooden spoon to break up sausage.  Add caramelized onions and cook for 2 more minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 13-inch diameter circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped basil. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve.

Pear & Gorgonzola Pizza

I am seriously addicted to the Pear & Gorgonzola pizza at California Pizza Kitchen.  So, I decided to try making it at home to see if I could could make it just a little bit healthier.   It turned out great, so I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

1/2 (16 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough - I used the Whole Foods multi-grain

4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese

1 pear, thinly sliced

1 caramelized onion ( 1/4 cup of pre-made caramelized onions)

2 Tbs. chopped hazelnuts

1 ounce Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (split between pizza and salad)

spring greens, tossed in Ranch dressing ( I used Bolthouse Ranch made with yogurt)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

 

Roll/Stretch crust out on baking stone and drizzle with olive oil. Bake crust for 6 minutes.

 

Remove and  layer with Provolone cheese. Top cheese with pear slices. Sprinkle with walnuts, caramelized onions and Gorgonzola cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 6-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned. Remove from heat. Top with mixed spring greens tossed in Ranch dressing.