SWEET POTATO AND KALE PIZZA

Sweet Potato and Kale Pizza image

Provided by Andrea Bemis

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (21 ounces) prepared whole-wheat pizza dough
1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
1 tablespoon crushed walnuts

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Boil a large pot of water. Cook potato in water until fork-tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and let cool 5 minutes. In a food processor, pulse potato, 1 tablespoon oil, red pepper and a pinch of salt until sauce is smooth. Roll out dough until 1/4 inch thick. Spread potato sauce evenly over dough. Toss kale in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil; top pizza with goat cheese, kale and Parmesan. Bake until crust is golden, 10 to 15 minutes, sprinkling on walnuts in final 2 minutes.