The following is a guest post by fellow foodie and creator of the Baking Steel, Andris Lagsdin. Read about what inspired him and his creation, here. This is an original recipe, just for you TBB readers!
Pizza can be healthy. I just know it! You’ve got four basic ingredients in the dough-flour, salt, water and yeast. Pair this with farm fresh vegetables and organic cheeses…what better way to throw a meal together? It’s fast, easy to share and most importantly, delicious!
I personally, prefer my ingredients to go on raw. Since they are going into a very hot oven, a quick flash of heat brings out the most intense flavors of the raw ingredients. I also like to reduce the size of my dough to 150 grams. I grab my rolling pin and roll the living shit out of the air bubbles. This is going to form a very flat or thin-crust pizza.
Of course the secret weapon in all of this pizza-making is the Baking Steel. With this tool, you will see results in 3 or 4 minutes-especially with the broiler going on all cylinders. A pizza stone will suffice but for that wood-fired, pizzeria style, to-die-for pie, you definitely need a Baking Steel! Apologies in advance for the sales pitch, but go get one here: bakingsteel.com It will change your life.
Typically, when I’m using tomatoes, I like to pair with fresh mozzarella and basil. But everyone uses basil. So, today I’m grabbing some fresh brussels sprouts, shaving them and tossing with a bit of olive oil and sea salt. When that pizza comes out of the oven, we’ll toss on the shaved brussels sprouts to give it a bit of color, texture and surprising deliciousness! You will be blown away!
So grab your ingredients and give this pizza a try! Remember to snap a photo, because that will likely be your only
evidence this pizza was ever made. It’s that good! Enjoy!
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She Rocks Fitness says
Did you know that I absolutely LOVE pizza! I can take down a whole pie sometimes…HAHA! It is my absolute favorite, because the possibilities are ENDLESS…Great recipe and happy Friday! XOXO
The Blissful Balance says
Oh me too. In fact, I had some last night and will probably have leftovers a few more times this week haha!! Thanks for the love <3
rachel at athletic avocado says
brussels on pizza???? freakon’ genius idea! nomsssss
The Blissful Balance says
YAYUHHH pizza fo lyfe
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
Brussels on pizza. I could be into that!
The Blissful Balance says
So innovative!! I just started getting into brussels and I love pizza so ya can’t go wrong
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
Brussels on pizza, SAY NO MORE.
The Blissful Balance says
OK I WONT
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
That crust. IS EVERYTHING. Zomg.
The Blissful Balance says
Fo realzzz thanks for the love Susie!
andris lagsdin says
Hi Christina,
Thank you for sharing this pizza with all your readers! Happy Friday.
andris
The Blissful Balance says
Thank you for creating this DROOL-WORTHY recipe!!!
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says
This looks AMAZING!!! Holy yum. I love any type of pizza.. but I’ve never added brussel sprouts. Need to try!
The Blissful Balance says
Neither have I and after this I pretty much have to ’causeeeee I’m drooling.
Jess @hellotofit says
I LOVE how simple this recipe is. Reminds me that I haven’t made pizza in a while 😉
The Blissful Balance says
Simple recipes are the best recipes! Just wholesome ingredients.
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Hi my name is Chrissa and I want this pizza in my mouth right now. Like, I’m contemplating gnawing at my computer screen. Amazing!!
The Blissful Balance says
I want to face plant into it….yep.
Beth says
Holypizzathislookssogood! Pizza + brussels sprouts are my fav, this pizza is going to be a must-try!
The Blissful Balance says
He killed it!!! Such a great combo.