---
title: Pumpkin Pizza
description: Squash or pumpkin sauce on naan with shredded Brussels sprouts, goat cheese, hazelnuts, and balsamic glaze.
source: The Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook (annotated)
origin_title: Smoky Squash Flatbread with Balsamic Glaze
changes:
  - Renamed to Pumpkin Pizza (handwritten preference over printed title)
  - Allow canned pumpkin puree in place of frozen winter squash puree
  - Skip minced garlic when using garlic naan
  - Regular paprika acceptable instead of smoked
  - Naan not restricted to whole wheat; Trader Joe's noted as good
  - Prefer skillet (covered, medium-low, no oil) over baking all four at once
  - Assemble components first; toast one pizza at a time while eating
servings: 4
time required: 25 minutes
course: main
cuisine: American
tags:
  - pizza
  - pumpkin
  - flatbread
  - vegetarian
  - brussels sprouts
  - transcription-review
  - scaling
---

== Sauce ==

In a #small bowl{}, combine @pumpkin puree{15%oz}(1 can; or 12 oz thawed frozen winter squash puree), @Parmesan cheese{1/2%cup}(grated; pecorino also works), @garlic{2%cloves}(minced — skip if using garlic naan), @smoked paprika{3/4%tsp}(or regular paprika), @ground cumin{1/2%tsp}, @ground nutmeg{1/4%tsp}, @salt{1/4%tsp}, and @black pepper{1/4%tsp}. Stir until well combined. Set aside.

== Toppings & glaze ==

Trim stems from @Brussels sprouts{3/4%lb}. Shred in a #food processor{} with the shredding disk, or halve and thinly slice with a #knife{}. Toss with @extra-virgin olive oil{1%tbsp}.

In a #small saucepan{}, combine @balsamic vinegar{1/2%cup} and @light brown sugar{2%tsp}(firmly packed). Simmer over medium heat until syrupy and reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about ~{6%minutes}. Set aside.

== Assemble & cook (preferred) ==

Prep all components first, then assemble and toast one pizza at a time as you eat.

Spread the squash/pumpkin sauce over each @naan{4}(Trader Joe's works well; garlic naan lets you skip the minced garlic in the sauce), leaving about a 1/2-inch border. Top with the shredded Brussels sprouts, @goat cheese{1/4%cup}(crumbled, ~1 oz), and @hazelnuts{1/4%cup}(chopped, ~1 oz).

Heat a #skillet{} over medium-low heat. Add one assembled flatbread, cover, and cook with no added oil until the bottom is toasty and the toppings are warm. Repeat for the remaining flatbreads. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze to serve.

== Oven option (printed method) ==

Preheat the #oven{} to 400°F. Line two #baking sheets{} with parchment or foil. Assemble all four flatbreads on the sheets.

Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese begins to melt, about ~{10%minutes}. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze to serve.

> Annotated from *The Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook*. See [transcription review #12](https://github.com/Levison/cookbook/issues/12).