Beetza

Beetza #1

Beetza #1

Beetza #2

Beetza #2

RECIPE RATING: MODERATE

Beets & pizza-interesting, right? If you like beets, give this recipe a try! I wanted to share this recipe for a couple of reasons:

1. It’s easy! It just takes a little time to prepare the homemade dough

2. IT’S SO GOOD

3. It’s not greasy

Unfortunately for me, I’ve been blessed with my father’s wonderful genetics. One of the many digestive issues I face frequently is acid reflux after eating certain foods. Greasy foods and acidic foods (i.e. tomato sauce) are often triggers. The beet sauce is a healthy, unique and tasty tomato sauce alternative. So don’t worry, you can leave the Tums in the medicine cabinet for this one.

THE SAUCE PART

Gather the ingredients....

1 large beet, peeled and cut into chunks to reduce roast time

1 red onion, sliced

1 head garlic, unpeeled and whole

2 tsp salt

1 tsp olive oil

Putting it all together…

-Spread the olive oil over the beets, onion and garlic.

-Roast vegetables on a large baking sheet at 380 °F for approximately 40 minutes.

-When vegetables are roasted, peel the garlic and add all of the vegetables to the blender. Blend until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.

THE DOUGH PART

Gather the ingredients….

-4 cups flour

-1 tsp salt

-1 tbsp sugar

-1 packet active dry yeast

-1 1/2 cups hot water (approximately 110 °F)

-2 tbsp olive oil

Put it all together…

-Combine all of the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

-Add the hot water to the dry ingredients and mix together until it reaches a doughy consistency.

-Add the oil and kneed until dough is smooth and can be stretched.

-Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover it with a wet paper towel. Let it rise for approximately one hour.

-When an hour passes, kneed the dough and let it rest for an additional 15 minutes. Then split the dough into 2 equal parts.

-Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured surface.

-Add toppings and bake at 380 °F for approximately 10-12 minutes (or until preferred bake).

*This recipe made two pizzas

TOPPINGS PART

-Beetza #1: Spread beetza sauce and top with roasted bell peppers (orange), fresh spinach, roasted red onion and feta cheese crumbles

-Beetza #2: Spread pesto sauce and add dollops of beetza sauce. Top with grape tomatoes, sweet corn, fresh spinach and feta cheese crumbles

**You can make this recipe gluten free by using a pre-made gluten free pizza dough mix, which can be found at many grocery stores

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