Dried plums boost the flavor and nutrition of this delicious flatbread that's sure to be a hit with your family.
By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Dried Plum Board and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Month? To kick off the month and raise awareness for this worthy cause, the California Dried Plum Board decided to challenge us Recipe Redux members to create delicious recipes highlighting this nutritious and versatile dried fruit.
You may be wondering what dried plums (also known as prunes) have to do with osteoporosis. The answer is that dried plums help support healthy bones. Emerging research shows that eating dried plums may be associated with increased bone mineral density and may help prevent bone loss in
postmenopausal, osteopenic women. In addition, dried plums are low in calories and fat and are packed with several other important nutrients like fiber and potassium that are beneficial for heart health, digestive health, immunity and healthy aging.
postmenopausal, osteopenic women. In addition, dried plums are low in calories and fat and are packed with several other important nutrients like fiber and potassium that are beneficial for heart health, digestive health, immunity and healthy aging.
Dried plums are a very versatile ingredient and are natural flavor enhancers. They can be used to boost the flavor as well as the nutritional value in a wide variety of dishes, both savory and sweet. You can even used pureed dried plums to replace some of the butter or oil in baked goods, to reduce the calories and fat. Because they’re naturally sweet, you can also cut down on a significant amount of sugar.
For this challenge, I wanted to create a unique recipe using ingredients and flavors that would highlight the dried plums. I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors so I came up with this Spiced Cauliflower, Dried Plum and Caramelized Onion Flatbread. I toss cauliflower florets with curry powder and roast them in the oven until golden. Then I sprinkle them on top of pizza dough with sweet dried plums and caramelized onions. The dish is tied together by a creamy cilantro yogurt sauce that gets drizzled on top just before serving. When you take bite, you get a burst of flavors- spicy, sweet and tangy all in one. It’s dried plums like you’ve never had them before!
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Spiced Cauliflower, Dried Plum and Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Dried plums boost the flavor and nutrition of this delicious flatbread that's sure to be a hit with your family.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 219kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil like safflower or grapeseed, divided use
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 3 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 ball (1 lb) pizza dough
- ½ cup California Dried Plums, chopped
- ⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix 2 tablespoons oil, curry powder and ¼ teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the cauliflower and toss to combine. Spread the cauliflower out on a baking sheet and bake in the oven 10-12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and ⅛ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
- Turn the oven up to 450°F. Place the pizza dough on a lightly greased baking sheet and stretch it out to a rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Spread the caramelized onions over the surface of the dough and arrange the spiced cauliflower and dried plums on top. Bake in the oven until crust is golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
- Make a cilantro yogurt sauce by blending the yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, water and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender. Drizzle some sauce on top of the pizza and serve any remaining sauce on the side. Cut the flatbread into pieces and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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Cali @ Cali's Cuisine says
This looks beautiful! I am a fan of prunes (but not calling them dried plums). My favorite way to use prunes is in a Moraccan tagine.
sonaliruder says
Haha, I hear ya about the name change 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Emily @ Zen & Spice says
What great flavor combinations!! Looks amazing!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Emily!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
I would have never thought to add dried plums this flat-bread It looks amazing and full of nutrition!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Kelley!
Rebecca Pytell says
Now this is one awesome flatbread! Beautiful flavors! <3
sonaliruder says
Thanks Rebecca!
Min Kwon says
Oh my goodness! So many delicious flavors in one bite! I personally LOVE curried cauliflowers and can't imagine how ah-mazing they would taste with caramelized onions (mmm....nothing beats its aroma) and plums? Drool...
sonaliruder says
Thank you my friend! I promise you the combination is delish!
Alanna says
This flatbread definitely has some unique flavors - YUM! Loving the curry in this, and of course, those beautiful dried plums 🙂 Pinned!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Alanna 🙂
Katie @ Mom's Kitchen Handbook says
LOVE all those flavors and what a clever use for dried plums!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Katie!
Tawnie Kroll says
So creative I love it!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Tawnie!
Katie Serbinski says
I love the flavors you added to my FAVORITE food: pizza! The color is perfect too. I bet the creaminess of the cheese and the sweetness of the plums was fantastic!
sonaliruder says
Coming from a such a pizza lover, these means so much to me! Thanks Katie!
Amee Livingston says
This looks amazing Sonali!!! I love all of the flavors you put together, I would love a slice of this flatbread right now!!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Amee!
Dixya says
this looks so good..i love roasted cauliflower by itself but with all these other deliciousness, i bet it will be even better.
sonaliruder says
Thanks Dixya 🙂
Shashi Charles says
Mmmm - who would think to pair curry and cauli AND plums???? Not me!!! Oh. but you did!!! I am so intrigued by this - it sounds wonderful, Sonali! And GOOD LUCK!!!!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Shashi! And good luck to you too- your cookies look amazing!
Jessica Levinson says
Yummy! Love the combo of cauliflower and dried plums - great minds think alike yet again! (Ck out my blog later this week to see why! 😉
sonaliruder says
Seems like we're always on the same page. I wish we were neighbors, we'd have some awesome dinner parties 🙂
Dietitian Jess says
What a delicious and creative way to use the plums! Love it!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much 🙂
Jenny Shea Rawn says
This looks AMAZING!
sonaliruder says
Thanks!
Lauren Sharifi, RD LDN says
Love all the flavors in this pizza! yum 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks Lauren!
Serena Ball says
Simple yet delicious! Love a new way to eat cauliflower!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Serena!
Allie Key says
So many colors, flavors and textures on this flatbread....Love it
sonaliruder says
Thanks!
Deanna - Teaspoon of Spice says
Wowza - loving this loaded flatbread - the colors!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Deanna!
Farrah says
Forserious, I've think you've outdone yourself--this looks beyond the realms of amazing. *-* I need this in my life! <3!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Farrah! I would love to make it for you some time 🙂