Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread
Source of Recipe
Eating Well Magazine February 2008
Recipe Introduction
Active Time: 30 minutes; Total: 45 minutes
List of Ingredients
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups thinly sliced onions
- 20 oz prepared whole-wheat pizza dough
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp chopped fresh sage
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 ripe but firm pears, sliced
- 1/2 cup finely crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Place oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 450F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, 5-8 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to the size of the baking sheet. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake until puffed and lightly crisped on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes. Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, sitrring, until lightly borwned and fragrant 2-3 minutes.
- Stir vinegar, sage and pepper into the onions. Spread on the crust and top with pears, walnuts and cheese. Bake on the bottom rack until the crust is crispy and golden and the cheese is melted, 11 to 13 munites. Slice and serve.
Final Comments
Makes 6 servings
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