Easy Brussels Sprouts Pita Pizzas with Optional Bacon
Assemble these delectable little pita pizzas in under 10 minutes. The shredded Brussels sprouts roast to perfection, and they're the perfect partner for a light sprinkling of melty mozzarella, sweet onions, and the touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes.
Yield: 4pizzas
Ingredients
4pita breads
1/4cupolive oil + a little more for drizzling
3medium cloves garlicminced (about 1 tablespoon)
1cupshredded mozzarella cheesecan sub vegan cheese
1/2small sweet onionsliced
1/2poundBrussels sprouts
1/8 - 1/4teaspooncrushed red pepper flakesto taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
If adding bacon:
1slicebaconcooked, drained, and crumbled, per pita pizza
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium bowl, mix the 1/4 cup olive oil with the minced garlic.
Place pitas on a baking sheet. Brush the top of each pita with a little of the olive oil garlic mixture.
Lay onions on pitas, then sprinkle each with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella.
Slice the stem end off of the Brussels sprouts and peel off the outer layer or two of leaves. Rinse and dry. Thinly slice sprouts from end to top. Add to bowl with remaining olive oil and garlic, and toss well.
Divide Brussels sprouts between each pizza. Pile loosely to about 1/2 inch of the edge of the pitas.
Top individual pizzas with crumbled bacon, if using.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, along with a generous pinch of kosher salt (use a light hand with the salt on those with bacon), and freshly ground black pepper.
Drizzle each lightly with about another teaspoon of olive oil.
Bake for 8 - 10 minutes until pitas are golden brown and getting crisp around the edges, the cheese is melted, and the shredded Brussels are tender.
Cut into quarters and serve.
Notes
Assemble these delectable little pita pizzas in under 10 minutes. The shredded Brussels sprouts roast to perfection, and they're the perfect partner for a light sprinkling of melty mozzarella, sweet onions, and the touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes.