Pear and Blue Cheese Pizza
with smoked almonds
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Cook Within: 7 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy, Tree Nuts
Chef
Jimmy Madla
There ain't no pairing like pear and blue cheese. (We know what we did.) The elegant, crisp flavors of pear, with that subtle sweetness, is made for merging with the funky strength of blue cheese. Not to mention, the sweet caramelized onions and the peppery arugula… our perfect pairing has multiplied into a fantastic foursome of flavor. And adding in the crunchy almonds… well, math was never our strong suit; making great meals (and word puns) that you'll enjoy is.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- ½ oz. Baby Arugula
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4 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 Bosc Pear
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1 oz. Blue Cheese
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2 Naan Flatbreads
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1 oz. Smoked Almonds
- 1 Yellow Onion
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories850
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Carbohydrates88g
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Fat42g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1622mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meat lovers! If using protein, cook separately and add to baked flatbreads in Step 5. If using diced chicken, pat dry and season with pinch of salt and pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add diced chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken browns and reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. If using bacon, line a plate with a paper towel. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add bacon to hot pan. Flip occasionally until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Crumble, and top tostadas with bacon.
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1 Caramelize the Onion
Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips. Place a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil, onion, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until onion is lightly caramelized, 15-20 minutes. While onion caramelizes, prepare ingredients.
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2 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop almonds. Quarter pear and core. Cut quarters into thin slices lengthwise.
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3 Par-Bake the Flatbreads
Place flatbreads directly on rack in hot oven and toast, 5 minutes.
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4 Bake the Pizzas
Place par-baked flatbreads on a clean work surface. Divide mozzarella evenly on flatbreads, leaving ¼" border. Shingle pear slices on top of mozzarella. Drizzle each pizza with 1 tsp. olive oil. Place pizzas directly on oven rack, with prepared baking sheet on rack below to catch any drips. Bake until pizzas are golden brown and pears are tender, but still slightly crisp, 10-12 minutes.
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5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pizzas with caramelized onions, almonds, blue cheese, and arugula. Bon appétit!
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