Savory Butternut Squash Walnut Flatbread

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This vegan butternut squash walnut flatbread is the perfect party appetizer or savory light meal. It is quick to make and bursting with flavor with a pizza crust for the base, and topped with hummus, veggies, walnuts, and dried cranberries. This provides complex carbohydrates, plant-based protein, plenty of fiber, and very little saturated fat.

Nutrition in Walnuts

A handful of walnuts is a versatile snack.​ Did you know that walnuts are the only nut to contain an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acids ALA (with 2.5 grams per ounce of walnuts)? Read more about the nutrition in walnuts.

Other Ingredients for Butternut Squash Walnut Flatbread

Butternut Squash – Just a half of a cup has 300 mg of potassium and 2 grams of fiber, according to USDA FoodData Central. Having enough potassium is associated with lower blood pressure in adults, according to this article from Harvard Health. Its’ high beta-carotene content exceeds the daily needs for vitamin A.

Pizza crust – I used homemade pizza dough for this recipe. This contains both whole wheat and enriched flour. For a shortcut, you can purchase premade pizza dough, a premade pizza crust, or a flatbread. I have made it with a thin flax and whole grain flatbread. Whole wheat pita bread or naan would also be great choices (but note that naan is usually made with dairy yogurt).

Hummus: I made homemade hummus this time, but you can definitely use store-bought hummus. I suggest plain or garlic, roasted red pepper, pine nut, everything, or olive flavors.

Green onions or scallions: these are so easy to chop, with a mild flavor and bright green color. Leeks or red onions would be a fine substitute. These are all part of the allium family of vegetables. These provide organosulphur compounds and flavonoids, which are phytochemicals. According to this article in the journal Nutrients, a few studies have found an inverse relationship between allium vegetables and cardiovascular disease, but most of the research has been neutral. Phytochemicals do seem to be associated with the prevention of chronic diseases overall. For example, this meta-analysis in the journal Gastroenterology discusses the decreased risk of gastric cancer with higher intakes of these types of vegetables.

How to Make Butternut Squash Walnut Flatbread

To keep this meal quick, I used butternut squash I had already roasted. It is easy to make it in an Instant Pot also.

Spread out the pizza dough to about 18 x 12 inches. Add the hummus evenly on top, leaving about half of an inch for a crust to make it easier to handle.

Distribute the squash, walnuts, green onions, cranberries, and broccoli evenly over the hummus layer. Bake the flatbread at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes until the crust is lightly browned on top. Then top with the cut fresh basil leaves.

If you use a premade or thin flatbread, it will not need as long to cook. Check it in about 12 minutes and then keep a close eye so it doesn’t burn.

Variations

• Instead of dried cranberries, you could use sliced figs, pears, or apples.
• Try other nuts like chopped pecans or pistachios, or sliced almonds instead of walnuts.
• Or add some vegan parmesan cheese

Storage

This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and in the freezer for 3 months.

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Disclosure: I received free samples from California Walnuts mentioned in this post.

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