Grilled Pesto Pizzas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, International
Grilled Pesto Pizzas
Description
The Grilled Pesto Pizzas start with a quick-rising yeast dough combined with salt, sugar, olive oil, and hot water, then mixed with flour. After kneading, the dough rests to rise, developing a tender and airy base. Placed on the grill over medium heat, the dough cooks through, gaining a slight smoky flavor and grill marks. Once flipped, the pizzas are topped with pesto and a tangy feta cheese flavored with tomato and basil, adding creamy and savory notes. After full cooking, fresh tomato slices and dried basil are added along with seasoning for bright, fresh contrast. Grilling infuses the pizza with a subtle char enhancing the overall flavor and texture.
This method creates a pizza with a crisp exterior and chewy interior, accented by the herbaceous pesto and creamy feta. The fresh tomatoes and basil on top add freshness and balance. These pizzas are ideal for outdoor cooking and can be customized with additional toppings if desired.
Additional topping suggestions include roasted red pepper, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, anchovies, capers, balsamic glaze, mushrooms, kale, and prosciutto to enhance the flavor variety and texture.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 /4 ounce packets quick rising yeast (or 1/2 ounce)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup water hot
Mix together then add:
- 3 cups flour
Topping:
- 1 cup pesto sauce we use the big bottle from Costco
- 1 cup feta cheese tomato and basil flavor
- 4 tomato sliced
- basil to taste, dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Knead dough for 1 minute then divide into 8 balls.
- Roll out into individual pizzas and layer on a plate divided by wax paper.
- Let dough rise for about 20 minutes.
- Grill on medium heat.
- After the first side is done flip and top with pesto and feta.
- When fully cooked, remove from heat and add tomato slices and season with basil, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- You can customize the pizzas with toppings such as roasted red pepper, nuts, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and capers.
- Adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze or topping with mushrooms, kale, or prosciutto can also enhance these grilled pizzas.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1216IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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