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Polenta Pizza With Kabocha Squash and Kale

14 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 1HR 15MINS

Polenta Pizza With Kabocha Squash and Kale

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This Polenta Pizza with Kabocha Squash and Kale perfectly blends sweet and savory, for a robust flavor you don't want to miss!
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Lemons and Basil
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This Polenta Pizza with Kabocha Squash and Kale perfectly blends sweet and savory, for a robust flavor you don't want to miss!
1HR 15MINS
Total Time
$6.24
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
Polenta Crust
Polenta
1 pckg
(18 oz)
Coconut Oil
2 tsp
Coconut Oil, melted
Kabocha Squash
1 1/2 cups
Mashed Roasted Kabocha Squash
or Acorn or Butternut Squash
Tomato Sauce
4 Tbsp
Tomato Sauce
Kabocha Squash Sauce
Garlic Powder
as needed
Garlic Powder
Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese
4 Tbsp
Shredded Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese
Caramelized Onions
Onion
2
Medium Onions, thinly sliced
Coconut Oil
2 tsp
Coconut Oil
Toppings
Kale
2 cups
Chopped Kale
Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese
1 3/4 cups
Shredded Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese
Fresh Sage
to taste
Finely Chopped Fresh Sage
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
177
Fat
6.5 g
Protein
10.5 g
Carbs
21.6 g
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Author's Notes

The crust will firm up a little more once the pizza has cooled, but it’s wonderfully hot and fresh, you’ll likely need to eat it with a fork.
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step 1
Add Onions (2), Coconut Oil (2 tsp), and Coconut Sugar (1 Tbsp) to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are caramelized, approximately 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently.
step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray round pizza pan with coconut oil cooking spray.
step 3
Add Polenta (1 pckg) and Coconut Oil (2 tsp) to a bowl and mix. Spread the polenta mixture out on the pan until it is approximately ⅓-inch thick and evenly covers the round pan.
step 3 Add Polenta (1 pckg) and Coconut Oil (2 tsp) to a bowl and mix. Spread the polenta mixture out on the pan until it is approximately ⅓-inch thick and evenly covers the round pan.
step 4
Once the onions have caramelized, remove them from the pan and set aside. Add Kale (2 cups) to a pan and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, or until kale is wilted.
step 4 Once the onions have caramelized, remove them from the pan and set aside. Add Kale (2 cups) to a pan and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, or until kale is wilted.
step 5
Meanwhile, add the Kabocha Squash (1 1/2 cups), Tomato Sauce (4 Tbsp), Smoked Paprika (1 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (as needed), Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (1), and Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese (4 Tbsp) to a food processor and process until a smooth creamy consistency is reached.
step 5 Meanwhile, add the Kabocha Squash (1 1/2 cups), Tomato Sauce (4 Tbsp), Smoked Paprika (1 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (as needed), Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (1), and Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese (4 Tbsp) to a food processor and process until a smooth creamy consistency is reached.
step 6
Bake the polenta crust for 15 minutes.
step 7
Remove and spread kabocha squash sauce, leaving a border around the edge, then top with three-quarters of the Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese (1 1/4 cups), reserving a little for the top.
step 8
Add the kale, caramelized onions, and top with the last quarter of Sharp Light Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup).
step 9
Bake 7-8 minutes or until cheese has melted.
step 10
Remove from oven and top with Fresh Sage (to taste), if desired.
step 10 Remove from oven and top with Fresh Sage (to taste), if desired.
Tags
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American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Pumpkin
Pizza
Vegetables
Whole Grains
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