Pumpkin & Spinach Flatbreads with Goat Cheese

I intended to share this recipe last week but I didn't want to overwhelm you with my pumpkin obsession, so I decided to wait. We made this Pumpkin & Spinach Flatbread recipe on a whim and even though Thanksgiving is gone, I felt we can always benefit from more pumpkin. The meal came together with what we had in the fridge, all atop my go-to flatbread recipe, and they turned out to be sensational.

A layer of fresh pumpkin puree serves as the sauce on this gluten-free flatbread recipe. The pumpkin is then covered with a thin green layer of baby spinach. Topped with Italian turkey sausage and sprinkled with creamy goat cheese. A simple, yet decadent combination that turns these fall pizzas into something really special.

These flavorful gluten-free flatbreads, are made with two of my favorite ingredients: toasted quinoa flour and quinoa flakes [recipe on page 18 of Baking with Quinoa]. Easy to throw together, quick to bake and perfectly thin and crispy, my quinoa flatbreads are a simple solution to gluten-free pizza crust. Plus with all those healthy toppings, this meal quickly turns into guilt-free pizza that your whole family will enjoy.

The quinoa flatbreads, featured in my new e-cookbook, are packed with nutrients and full of protein. With the added fiber from the pumpkin and iron from the spinach, plus with the choices of using low-fat turkey sausage and goat cheese, you have a balanced and delicious meal on your hands. I'd have to say this Pumpkin & Spinach Flatbread recipe may just be my new go-to pizza alternative.

Pumpkin & Spinach Flatbreads with Goat Cheese

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Preparation 10 mins 2017-05-24T00:10:00+00:00

Cook Time 20 mins 2017-05-24T00:20:00+00:00

Serves 6 mini pizzas     adjust servings

Ingredients

• 1 recipe quinoa flatbreads [pg. 18 of Baking with Quinoa]
• 3/4 cup fresh pumpkin puree (canned would also work)
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 Italian turkey sausage links, split lengthwise and chopped
• 1 large shallot, diced
• 4 – 6 oz. goat cheese
• Balsamic vinegar to drizzle

Instructions

1. Prepare flatbreads according to instructions.
2. While the flatbreads are cooking, prepare the sausage. Spray a small skillet with non-stick cooking spray and add the shallots. Saute until translucent, about 2 minutes, and add the sausage. Cook until heated, another 2 minutes, and remove from heat.
3. Once the flatbreads are done baking, spread a layer of pumpkin puree over the flatbreads. Next add a layer of spinach, top with sausage-shallot mixture and sprinkle with goat cheese.
4. Return to the heated oven (400 degrees F) for 5 minutes, until the cheese starts to melt and spinach wilts slightly.
5. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar to garnish and serve.

by Alyssa

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 149kcal Calories from fat 70
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8g	12%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Sodium 311mg	13%
Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 10g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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