Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Butternut Squash Flatbread

Hello! Last night's dinner was good! I mentioned in yesterday's post what I was making and of course that I was changing it up. When I change a recipe I switch things that I do not like about it. If you don't care for a spice- SKIP IT! CHANGE IT! Add what YOU like. I also wanted to make it a lil more healthy.

The original Butternut Squash Flatbread recipe which was in the MARCH 2010 REAL SIMPLE Magazine made me drool from the minute I saw it. However full fat cheese and white dough were used. So I pulled my switcher-roo! I always sit down at my computer to change a recipe. Using the Weight Watcher's recipe builder to get my points. In the original Real Simple recipe (The NI are located in the BACK of the magazine-not sure why they just don't post them on the same page!!?? What's the big secret?) stats were CAL 640/ FAT 30/ FIBER 6 (serves 4) In WW terms that is equal to 15 points PER serving. Ummm that is a little high when my daily points allowance is 22. lol So that is why I try to make things better for me! I don't want to miss out on a yummy recipes just because they call for higher calorie/fat items.

Here is my recipe...and YES, I loved it! Sean loved it, and we will definitely be making this again! Plus we have leftovers for another meal this week! :)

Butternut Squash Flatbread
(serves 4) 8 WW Points

1 Pound store bought wheat pizza dough
2 cups cubed, slightly cooked butter nut squash-cut into thin slices
4 ounces reduced fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup red onion, sliced thin
3 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, diced
pepper
parmesan cheese (I skip salt and add a sprinkle of cheese instead)
corn meal-to dust baking sheet

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Roll out dough- may need a little extra flour to prevent dough from sticking. Place a small amount of corn meal on baking sheet to prevent dough from sticking- plus it gives it a lil crunch. Place dough on baking sheet- brush oil over the entire sheet of dough. Cover dough with cheese, butternut squash, red onion, sprinkle with parmesan cheese & pepper. Add diced garlic. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. ENJOY! :)
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Today I am feeling good. Hoping to be able to go to the pool again! I've missed it! My back has missed it too! I really feel the difference with my movement when I am exercising the back. Laying down sick the past few days tightened everything up. Just goes to show you if you are in pain with arthritis- it is better to MOVE! Uh oh, makes me wanna sing " I like to move it, move it- MOVE IT!" lol

Another new recipe tonight! Crossin my fingers...it involves tofu. lol

Have a great day everyone!!! :) BYE! Pin It
Posted by at 7:42 AM

20 comments:

  1. Yum, that butternut flatbread looks just amazing. I like how you do the ole switcharoo. TJ you should seriously think about writing a cookbook. I'd buy it.

    Glad you're feeling better and able to get in the pool... lookin forward to your new recipe.

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  2. Sounds and looks totally delicious! When I checked out your site yesterday, I was so busy looking at the food I neglected to look at your weight loss. You look amazing! Congrats on your weight loss and being able to do it so deliciously.

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  3. This is such a unique dish, I would have never thought of trying this combo so...I may just have to!

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  4. Talk about an unusual dish! It contains lots of things I like and I bet it is flavorful.

    You are so good at changes up recipes to make them healthier and point friendly.

    I hope you can get back to the pool soon.

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  5. That looks awesome! And you make it sound easy enough that I think I'm going to try it.

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  6. Yum! That looks good! I could eat the whole thing by myself! Let's see, 32 points? yikes! must look away must look away must look away!

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  7. That looks so freaking awesome!!!!!!!!

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  8. Ummmm... I don't think you're allowed to change or replace spices in recipes. I'm just sayin...

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  10. I can not wait to try this and I think instead of cheeseburger pita pizza for dinner tomorrow, I might make butternut squash pizza! :)

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  11. Thank you! This is going to be a hit at my house. Glad to hear that you are feeling better! :)

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  12. FABULOUS switcher-a-roo! I am going to attempt this "maybe" when I attempt to make my own crust. I want to use the No Rise Pizza Dough recipe for it. It looks and sounds sooooooooo good!

    I "almost" got excited for the NEW recipe tonight until I saw that BAD 4-letter word ~ tofu ;)

    I "hear" though that I am supposed to find the right way to eat it then I'll like it - ummmmm

    Have a good day and fun at the POOL...even though I know you already did ;)

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  13. Aaaaand, once again I am found licking the screen. Gonna have to make this one, too, tj. And glad you're feeling better!

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  14. Wow, that looks so freakin good, droool.

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  15. I am in love with that! I have to make that soon! Glad you are feeling better, friend!

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  17. The flatbread looks very good and the recipe is so going in my box -- whenever I get organized and stuff...

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  19. my gosh .. i want that flat bread at my desk NOW. it looks AMAZING

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  20. Oh my goodness! I have half of a pizza dough recipe and half of a butternut squash in my fridge right now! Talk about kismet! Looks great - I am excited!! Thanks for sharing it : )

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