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Pear, Arugula and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Heart Healthy Pear, Arugula and Caramelized Onion Pizza Recipe

                   
Pear, Arugula and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Whole-wheat pitas are topped with caramelized onions, roasted pears and arugula in this mouthwatering pizza recipe. Serve up a special dinner any night of the week with elegant crowdpleaser.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 store-bought light whole wheat pizza crust (12-inch diameter)
1 Bartlett pear, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
1 cup arugula
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the onion and sauté for 15 minutes, or until caramelized.

Step 3

Place the crust on a baking sheet. Spread the onion on the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with the pear, blue cheese and walnuts. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Step 4

In a bowl, toss the arugula with the vinegar. Top the pizza with the arugula. Serve immediately.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 321
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
Per serving:
calories:321
total fat:14g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:504mg
total carb:44g
fibers:8g
proteins:9g

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Heart Healthy Pear, Arugula and Caramelized Onion Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 store-bought light whole wheat pizza crust (12-inch diameter)
1 Bartlett pear, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
1 cup arugula
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the onion and sauté for 15 minutes, or until caramelized.

Step 3

Place the crust on a baking sheet. Spread the onion on the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with the pear, blue cheese and walnuts. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Step 4

In a bowl, toss the arugula with the vinegar. Top the pizza with the arugula. Serve immediately.

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