Page 69 - Healthy Brain Living Book

Pear & Arugula Pizza

Serving Size 4

Pears are a good source of antioxidants,

helping to maintain brain health.

INGREDIENTS

1 pre-made pizza dough

2 pears, sliced

1/2 cup blue cheese

1 oz chopped walnuts

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cups arugula

6 oz fresh mozzarella

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Place the chopped walnuts on a baking sheet. Place in the

oven for 10 minutes.

3. Once the walnuts are done toasting, increase the oven

temperature to 475 degrees.

4. Brush the pizza dough with olive oil. Sprinkle the

mozzarella down on the crust first. Next layer on the pear

slices, sprinkle the toasted walnuts over, and finally the

blue cheese.

5. Once the oven is heated, place the pizza in the oven for

12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown

6. Let the pizza cool for 10 minutes, and then sprinkle

the arugula on top.

7. Slice up and enjoy!

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