Friday, April 6, 2012

Blueberry Goat Cheese Pizza with
Shallots, Spinach, and Pecans


I love blueberry spinach salad - so why not put it atop pizza dough for a portable easy to eat version? I had a friend over for lunch when I made this and it was a huge hit - completely gone in about five minutes.

I wanted a bit more goat cheese, shallots, and spinach so I adjusted the recipe for you here to increase those ingredients from what you see in the pictures - delicious!!


Ingredients
  • 1 store bought pizza dough
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 shallots
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons thyme minced
  • 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 1 cup spinach cut
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray. Roll out pizza dough into desired shape. I like a rough rectangle for a rustic feel and no stress about the perfect roll out job. With a dinner fork stab the dough a few times and brush with two tablespoons olive oil.

Put in oven for about five minutes until bottom sets. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, heat remaining one tablespoon olive oil in pan. Slice shallots into rings and saute in oil with salt and fresh ground pepper until shallots are soft and starting to crisp. Add garlic and saute for about a minute. Add in minced thyme and basil chiffonade. Stir to incorporate.

You will have a beautiful and delicious flavor base for your pizza.

Spread goat cheese on par cooked pizza dough.

Top with shallot mixture.

Top with blueberries, spinach, and toasted pecans.

Bake for an additional ten minutes until crust is golden. Spray with balsamic vinegar. (I put the vinegar in a spray bottle so it gets over every bit of the pizza.

Look how beautiful!!! I was so glad I had a friend over or I could have easily eaten the whole pizza myself. The creamy goat cheese, flavorful shallot mixture, toasty pecans and the great sweet burst of the dynamo blueberries was an amazing
flavor combination and one I will be making again.


I hope you enjoy!!

Happy Cooking and
Remember to Take Time to
Enjoy a Little Gourmet Everyday!!