Ingredients

• ¾ cup pumpkin, cubed
• olive or canola oil spray
• 500 g clean fresh baby octopus
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon minced chilli
• 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• pinch of salt
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 large precooked pizza base
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Microwave pumpkin on HIGH for 2 minutes, until tender.
3. Spray a nonstick frying pan with oil and heat.
4. Stirfry octopus for 1-2 minutes over high heat until tender.
5. Combine pumpkin, octopus, garlic, chives, chilli, vinegar, salt and pepper in bowl.
6. Spread tomato paste on base and add topping.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until base is crisp and golden and topping heated through.
8. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with salad.