Sausage Fig Pizza
I bet in 1892 the people who invented the fig newton cookie would have never guessed that a sausage fig pizza would ever be a thing! It’s not only a thing…it’s a delicious thing. I believe in uncomplicated food that is easy to make, looks like it took you all day but it didn’t and has a function in your body as nutrients and positive fuel. This sausage fig pizza can fill your eyes with delight and your belly with goodness!
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Easy pizza using wholesome ingredients. Incredibly bold flavors from savory to slightly sweet. A not to be missed delight for any pizza night!
- 2 full pieces Naan Bread, I choose whole grain can use gluten free crust
- 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbs fresh rosemary, minced
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs ghee or butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 lb cooked ground turkey sausage can use pork sausage
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup soft cashew cheese with herbs I use Treeline Tree Nut Cheese
- 1 cup sliced dried figs
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place both Naan bread crust on the baking sheet.
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In a bowl mix garlic, rosemary and olive oil. Use a brush to spread evenly on each crust.
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Bake for 5 minutes, until slightly crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
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In a skillet heat ghee over a medium heat. Add onions to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and brown.
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Add precooked turkey sausage to the skillet to heat. Then add spinach and stir until wilted.
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Spread cashew cheese evenly on each of the Naan crust. Leave a 1-inch border around the edges for the pizza just like a pizza crust.
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Divide the onion and sausage mixture evenly on each crust over the cheese.
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Divide the dried figs and add them to the top.
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Bake for 5-7 minutes. Remove and top with fresh parsley. Let pizza sit for 2-3 minutes before cutting into four pieces.
