This feta pizza recipe is perfect for your next at home pizza night, at home date night or even for a fall get together! If you’re looking for an easy party appetizer, this pizza can be cut into small snack size slices. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and healthy snack. Or you can serve with a side salad for an easy, healthy weeknight dinner.
This feta pizza recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients. It can be made in just 30 minutes.
This feta pizza recipe is made with a gluten-free pizza crust, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, roasted butternut squash, pepitas, cinnamon, cumin, cayanne pepper and honey. The roasted butternut squash adds sweetness and creaminess to the pizza, while the pepitas add a nutty crunch. The cinnamon and cumin add a warm and earthy flavor to the pizza, and the honey adds a touch of sweetness. The cayanne pepper adds a spicy kick.
This feta pizza recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and can be made dairy-free by using fat-free or dairy-free mozzarella cheese and feta cheese.
why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy to make: This feta pizza recipe is so easy to make, even beginner cooks can master it.
- 30 minutes or less: This pizza can be made in 30 minutes or less, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights.
- Minimal ingredients: This pizza only requires a few simple ingredients, which are most likely already in your pantry.
- Simple and common ingredients: All of the ingredients in this pizza are simple and common, so you don’t have to go out of your way to find them.
- Packed with veggies: This feta pizza recipe is packed with roasted butternut squash, which is a good source of vitamins A and C.
- Easy to prepare ahead of time: You can easily prepare this pizza ahead of time by roasting the butternut squash and assembling the pizza crust. Then, simply bake the pizza when you’re ready to eat.
- Appetizer: This pizza is easy to make as an appetizer by cutting it into small slices.
- Quick weeknight dinner: This feta pizza recipe is a perfect quick weeknight dinner because it can be made in 30 minutes or less with simple, common ingredients.
- You can make this pizza spicier by adding more cayanne pepper.
- This feta pizza recipe is made with simple and easy-to-find ingredients.
- It is quick and easy to make, ready in just 30 minutes.
- It is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- It is a great option for people with dietary restrictions.
ingredients & substitutions
Gluten-Free Pizza Crust
Gluten-free pizza crusts can vary in taste depending on the brand and ingredients used. However, most gluten-free pizza crusts have a slightly chewy and nutty flavor.
If you don’t have a gluten-free pizza crust, you can use a regular pizza crust if you are not gluten free. If you are gluten free you can alway use a gluten free baguette to make french bread pizza or toast to make pizza toasts so you can enjoy the same flavors!
Mozzarella Cheese
Mozzarella cheese is a good source of protein and calcium. It is also a good source of vitamin B12 and riboflavin.
If you don’t have mozzarella cheese, you can use another type of cheese, such as cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, or Swiss cheese. If you are dairy free or vegan use vegan mozzarella cheese for this feta pizza recipe.
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is a tangy and salty cheese with a crumbly texture. It is a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12. It is also a good source of phosphorus and magnesium.
If you don’t have feta cheese, you can use another type of cheese, such as goat cheese, blue cheese, or Parmesan cheese. If you are dairy free or vegan use vegan feta cheese.
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash has a sweet and nutty flavor. It is a popular winter vegetable and is often used in soups, stews, and salads. Butternut squash is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. It is also a good source of fiber.
If you don’t have butternut squash, you can use another type of winter squash, such as acorn squash or kabocha squash. You can also use sweet potatoes on this feta pizza recipe.
Pepitas/Pumpkin Seeds
Pepitas/pumpkin seeds have a nutty and slightly sweet flavor. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They are also a good source of magnesium, iron, and zinc.
If you don’t have pepitas/pumpkin seeds, you can use another type of nut or seed, such as walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, or pine nuts.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may also help to lower blood sugar levels and improve cholesterol levels.
If you don’t have cinnamon, you can use another type of spice, such as nutmeg, allspice, or cloves with this feta pizza recipe.
Cumin
Cumin is a warm and earthy spice with a slightly nutty flavor. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may also help to improve digestion and reduce the risk of heart disease.
If you don’t have cumin, you can use another type of spice, such as coriander, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
Honey
Honey has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
If you don’t have honey, you can use another type of sweetener, such as maple syrup, or agave syrup for this feta pizza recipe.
taste & texture
This feta pizza recipe is packed with flavor. The roasted butternut squash adds a sweetness and creaminess, while the feta cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor. The pepitas add a bit of crunch and protein. And the honey adds a touch of sweetness and balance. The cayanne pepper gives the pizza a spicy kick.
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Spread the gluten-free pizza crust on a baking sheet.
Step 3
To make your own roasted butternut squash, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cube the butternut squash and toss with olive oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
Step 4
Top pizza with the mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, roasted butternut squash, pepitas, cinnamon, cayanne pepper and cumin. Drizzle with honey.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
expert tips & tricks
- For a crispier crust, prebake the crust for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
- If you don’t have a gluten-free pizza crust, you can use a regular pizza crust if you are not gluten free.
- If you don’t have pepitas, you can use other nuts or seeds, such as pecans, sunflower seeds, or pine nuts.
- For a sweeter feta pizza recipe, drizzle with more honey after baking.
- For a spicier feta pizza recipe, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or drizzle with hot honey.
- Use a store-bought gluten-free pizza crust. This will save you time and effort.
- Pre-roast the butternut squash. This can be done ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use pre-shredded mozzarella cheese. This will save you even more time.
- Assemble the pizza without baking and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to bake it, simply preheat your oven and bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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how to make this lower carb
Use a low-carb pizza crust. Omit the honey. Use a low-carb cheese, such as mozzarella cheese made from almond milk or coconut milk.
how to make this healthier or low fat
Use a low-fat pizza crust. Use a low-fat cheese, such as mozzarella cheese made from skim milk or low-fat milk. Omit the honey. Use a low-fat feta cheese, such as crumbled feta cheese made from low-fat milk.
how to make this vegan
Use a vegan pizza crust. Use a vegan cheese, such as mozzarella cheese made from almond milk or coconut milk. Omit the honey. Use a vegan feta cheese, such as crumbled tofu or tempeh.
how to serve & store
To store the feta pizza recipe in the fridge, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To store the feta pizza recipe in the freezer, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil, and then place it in a freezer-safe bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat the feta pizza recipe, you can either bake it in the oven or microwave it.
To reheat the feta pizza recipe in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the pizza on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Fall Feta Pizza Recipe (gluten free, Dairy free, Vegan Option)
Ingredients
- 1 gluten-free pizza crust homemade or store-bought
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese fat-free or dairy-free
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese fat-free or dairy-free
- 1/2 cup roasted butternut squash cubed and roasted until tender
- 1/4 cup pepitas/pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- cayanne pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cube the butternut squash and toss with olive oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Top pizza with the mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, roasted butternut squash, pepitas, cayanne pepper, cinnamon, and cumin.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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