One Beet Wellness

Holistic Food and Lifestyle Coaching to Inspire Transformative Change

  • About
  • Work With Me
    • Private Clients
    • Corporate Wellness
    • Internal Medicine and Wellness Center
  • Join the Community
  • Resources
  • Recipes
  • Blog
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Main Dishes / Lemon Brussels Sprout Pizza

Lemon Brussels Sprout Pizza

May 9, 2012 by One Beet Leave a Comment

Meyer Lemon and Brussels Sprout Pizza

I was recently traveling in Sicily where it was all lemons, all the time.  We were surrounded by lemon trees laden with fruit, ate amazingly tart local lemons squeezed over fresh seafood, and came home sucking on lemon candies.  I loved it!

I felt inspired to keep up the lemon trend when back in Boston and luckily I was able to find some delicious Meyer lemons.  Meyer lemons are originally from China and are a hybrid between a traditional lemon and an orange.  They have a slightly sweeter taste and orangier exterior skin.   They are often used in baking, but since I’m not much of a baker I looked for a savory way to cook with them.

I decided to try making a pizza combining thinly sliced lemons, brussels sprouts, and fancy cheese (I saw something similar in a recent issue of Martha Stewart Living).  I combined the sliced brussels with 2 cloves of crushed garlic, olive oil, and shaved parmesan cheese.  I used this as the base layer of the pizza and then added a layer of thinly sliced lemons (including the skin).  Finally, I topped the whole thing off with slices of robusto cheese (a hard cheese from Holland with a salty and nutty flavor).

Meyer Lemon and Brussels Sprout PizzaThe pizza came out of the oven looking beautiful and tasting even better.  The heat slightly caramelized the lemons, which added sweetness to their flavor.

I tried a new cooking method with this pizza that I have since adopted for all pizzas.  I spread the crust out in an oiled cast iron pan (the largest one you have).  The dough covered the bottom and crept up the sides creating kind of a deep-dish style pizza.  I browned the bottom of the crust by cooking the pan on medium heat on the stove top for about 10 minutes before putting it into the oven.  Having those few minutes of heat right on the crust resulted in a beautifully browned bottom and crispy texture.  It was delicious!

Pizza gets a bad rap for being unhealthy.  Certainly there are many kinds of pizza that are definitely very unhealthy, but it’s also really easy to make your own pizzas that are full of healthful ingredients.  I always use whole wheat crust in my pizzas, which starts you off with a strong nutritional foundation.  Next I pack in the veggies through homemade sauces and lots of toppings.  I also pick my cheeses carefully – often using cheeses with stronger flavors so I don’t have to use as much to get the same taste.  My favorites are goat cheese, sharp cheddar, parmesan, asiago, and robusto.  Happy pizza making!

You May Also Like:

  • Veggie Lover’s PizzaVeggie Lover’s Pizza
  • Moroccan Preserved LemonsMoroccan Preserved Lemons
  • Tuscan Kale SaladTuscan Kale Salad

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: brussels sprouts, Italy, lemons, Pizza

« Fiddlehead Salad
Converting Mr. Meat and Potatoes »

Subscribe to our mailing list

Interested in more? Sign up for the One Beet Wellness newsletter to get the good stuff delivered right to your inbox.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome to One Beet Wellness! I’m Zoë, a Holistic Health Coach, Herbalist, and all-around wellness warrior. I offer boutique food and lifestyle coaching for busy, go-getter women and men who are inspired to heal themselves from the inside out. I’m passionate about living life to my fullest potential and helping you to do the same!

connect with me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Newsletter

Sign up for recipes, inspiration, and lots of love!

Recent Posts

Grilled Corn with Spicy Black Beans

Maple Cinnamon Granola

Maple Cinnamon Granola

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Categories

Instagram

Instagram did not return a 200.

Follow Me


Interested in learning more about becoming a Holistic Health Coach? I studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and can't recommend it highly enough!

Thrive Market

NEWSLETTER

Sign up for recipes, inspiration, and lots of love!

Instagram

Instagram did not return a 200.

Follow Me

Work With Me

Are you enjoying what you're reading and feeling excited about upgrading your food choices? Learn how I work with clients to guide and inspire them on this self-healing journey. Work with Me

Copyright © 2021 · One Beet Wellness  |  View website disclaimer