Savory Parsnip and Blue Cheese Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza dough

1 (store-bought or homemade)

Parsnips

2 cups, peeled and thinly sliced

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon, or to taste

Red onion

1/2, thinly sliced

Blue cheese

3/4 cup, crumbled

Fresh thyme

1 tablespoon, chopped

Arugula

2 cups, fresh

Balsamic glaze

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, ensuring it's large enough to fit your baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the baking sheet or pizza stone and set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced parsnips with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
5. Spread the seasoned parsnips evenly over the surface of the pizza dough, creating a delightful layer.
6. Evenly distribute the sliced red onion and crumbled blue cheese over the parsnips.
7. Sprinkle the fresh thyme over the entire pizza for an aromatic touch.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
10. Top with fresh arugula and drizzle with balsamic glaze for an extra burst of flavor before serving.