Pear, Gorgonzola & Kale Pita Pizzas

Ingredients

• 3 ounces kale (about 3 cups), leaves and stems, sliced into ¼-inch ribbons
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pear
• 4 whole-wheat pita breads
• 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1Warm a toaster oven to 425°F, or set a standard oven to 400°F.
2. 2Place the dried kale ribbons into a medium bowl along with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture together with your hands until the greens are completely coated.
3. 3Let the seasoned kale rest for at least 5 minutes so the oil can soften the leaves.
4. 4Slice the pear lengthwise into very thin pieces, removing the stem and seeds. You can leave the core intact for a decorative look or remove it if preferred.
5. 5Coat the whole-wheat pita breads evenly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange the thin pear slices on top of each flatbread, followed by an even layer of the seasoned kale.
6. 6Bake two flatbreads at a time in a toaster oven, or all four on a rimmed baking sheet in a standard oven, for 10 to 12 minutes until the greens turn crispy.
7. 7Take the flatbreads out of the oven and sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over the top. Bake for 1 more minute until the cheese melts.
8. 8Grate the lemon zest directly over the hot flatbreads. Halve the lemon and squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh juice across the tops.
9. 9Serve the hot flatbreads right away.
10. 10To prepare a separate batch of crispy kale chips in a toaster oven, preheat it to 425°F and line the tray with parchment paper.
11. 11Rip 1 1/2 cups of kale leaves into bite-sized pieces.
12. 12Whisk 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl. Toss the torn leaves in the oil mixture, rub them gently, and let them rest for 5 minutes.
13. 13Spread half of the seasoned leaves on the prepared tray and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp. Repeat this process with the rest of the greens, finishing with a splash of lemon juice if you like.

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