Everyone loves pizza. It feels indulgent even when it’s healthy. Such is the case with this easy-to-create gluten- and dairy-free version, which is packed full of flavor and nutrients thanks to the savory sauce, seasonal squash, and fresh arugula on top. Plus, there’s something so satisfying about making your own pizza at home.

INGREDIENTS

For Crust: 

2-¼ cups almond flour
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon baking soda
½  teaspoon rosemary
½ teaspoon thyme
½  teaspoon oregano
3 eggs
¼ cup olive oil 

For Sauce:

1 medium red bell pepper
1 clove of garlic
½ cup olive oil
½ cup almonds
¼ cup crushed canned or fresh tomatoes 
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

For Toppings:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium delicata squash
½ red onion
Sausage 
Arugula 

DIRECTIONS

For Crust: 

1. Add all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs and olive oil and whisk until frothy.

3. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding it in with a spatula until it is completely incorporated. 

4. Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper, adding another piece of parchment paper on top. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out until it is ¼-inch / .6-cm thick. 

5. Place on a pizza stone or a tray and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit / 175 degrees Celsius for 10-15 minutes.

6. Remove crust from the oven, add sauce and toppings of choice. 

For Sauce:

1. Add all ingredients into a high-power food processor. 

2. Blend and add additional olive oil as necessary until the sauce is smooth.

For Toppings: 

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

2. Add delicata squash and cook until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.

3. Add red onion to the pan and cook until caramelized. This step should only take a few minutes. Set aside.

4. Add sausage and cook until thoroughly browned. Set aside.

For Pizza:

1. Spread a thin layer of Romesco sauce on the baked pizza crust.

2. Layer cooked squash, onion, and sausage mixture.

3. Cook for 10-15 min in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit / 175 degrees Celsius. 

4. Serve right out of the oven topped with some fresh arugula.