California Date, Pear, & Mozzarella Pizza

Author: Caroline Thomason, RD, LDN, CDCES
This California Dates recipe was created for California Dates by Caroline Thomason, Registered Dietician, and is approved by the American Diabetes Association® Diabetes Food Hub.

This California Date, Pear, and Mozzarella Pizza is a unique and delicious entree with no added sugar. Using a cauliflower pizza crust, this recipe keeps things light while delivering indulgent flavors. Topped with mozzarella, caramelized California Dates, and sweet sliced pears, it’s a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it ideal for entertaining or a quick weeknight meal. Plus, it’s a vegetarian-friendly entree too.

California Dates is a proud supporter of Diabetes Food Hub^® of the American Diabetes Association^®. We are committed to supporting initiatives that promote healthy living and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those managing diabetes.

Nutrition (per slice): Makes 5 slices

• Calories: 200
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Sodium: 190 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugar: 11 g (Includes 0 g added sugars)
• Protein: 5 g

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California Date, Pear, & Mozzarella Pizza

Creators: Registered Dietician Courses: Flatbreads & Pizzas, Holiday, Mains, Sides Dietary Options: D Diabetes-Friendly

Description

Topped with mozzarella, caramelized California Dates, and sweet sliced pears, it’s a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it ideal for entertaining or a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 11-ounce Cauliflower pizza crust (or similar low carb option)

• 2 oz Low fat mozzarella cheese

• 2 tbsp Pesto

• ¹⁄₂ Medium pear, thinly sliced

• 3 California Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped

• 4 Leaves fresh sage

• ¹⁄₈ tsp Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cauliflower pizza crust package.

1. Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet and evenly distribute the mozzarella cheese over the top.

1. Layer the sliced pears and chopped California Dates over the cheese, and season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

1. Bake according to the instructions on the pizza packing, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. We baked the pizza for 12 minutes. Tip: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to get the cheese a bit more browned and bubbling and to caramelize the California Dates.

1. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh sage. Tip: Quickly pan-fry your sage for even more of a savory flavor.

1. Slice into 5 even slices, and serve warm.

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