Best 10 Grilled Tomato Pizzas Recipes

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Grilled tomato pizzas are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer or snack. The best grilled tomato pizzas are made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, a flavorful sauce, and a crispy crust. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a grilled tomato pizza recipe that everyone will love.

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GRILLED TOMATO PIZZAS



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My husband and I make grilled pizza with a tangy balsamic glaze, and it tastes as if we used a wood-burning oven. -Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
6 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh basil, torn
1/2 cup balsamic glaze
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine 2 tablespoons oil, honey, salt, yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide into 6 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 8x6-in. rectangle. Place each on a greased piece of foil. Spritz with cooking spray; cover and let rest 10 minutes., In batches, carefully invert crusts onto greased grill rack; peel off foil. Grill, covered, over medium heat until bottom is golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn; grill until bottom begins to brown, 1-2 minutes., Remove from grill. Brush tops with remaining oil; top with tomatoes. Grill, covered, until bottom is golden brown and tomatoes are heated through, 1-2 minutes. To serve, add basil, drizzle with glaze and, if desired, top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRILLED TOMATO PIZZAS



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My husband and I make grilled pizza with a tangy balsamic glaze, and it tastes as if we used a wood-burning oven. -Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
6 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh basil, torn
1/2 cup balsamic glaze
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine 2 tablespoons oil, honey, salt, yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide into 6 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 8x6-in. rectangle. Place each on a greased piece of foil. Spritz with cooking spray; cover and let rest 10 minutes., In batches, carefully invert crusts onto greased grill rack; peel off foil. Grill, covered, over medium heat until bottom is golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn; grill until bottom begins to brown, 1-2 minutes., Remove from grill. Brush tops with remaining oil; top with tomatoes. Grill, covered, until bottom is golden brown and tomatoes are heated through, 1-2 minutes. To serve, add basil, drizzle with glaze and, if desired, top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRILLED VEGETABLE PIZZA



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This sauce is about heating and searing the tomato paste and garlic for a minute to bring out their flavors. It's a great tangy (and quick) sauce base to have on pizza as you top it with charred summer vegetables. You can use whatever looks good at the store. I personally love a vegetable version of a sausage and pepper theme that takes me straight to a summery street fair in my own backyard....

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield four 8- to 10-inch pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 large cloves garlic, grated
3/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 red bell peppers, cored and cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 yellow bell peppers, cored and cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 medium red onions, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil, for oiling the grill
2 pounds pre-sliced mozzarella cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil, for oiling the grill
2 cups arugula leaves, lightly chopped
Zest from 1 large lemon
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • The yeast: For the pizza dough, combine the yeast and warm water in a bowl of an electric mixed fitted with the paddle attachment. Stir to dissolve the yeast and allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
  • The dough: Using a sieve or strainer, sift about half of the flour over the yeast mixture and blend on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the salt, vinegar, honey and remaining flour and mix to blend. With the mixer on medium low, mix the dough 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes a smooth ball in the bowl.
  • Rest: Lightly oil a bowl with the remaining olive oil and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in a warm place until it has doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • The pizza rounds: Press gently on the dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 pieces, rolling each into a loose ball. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow the dough to rest for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Flatten each ball, then roll and gently stretch into an 8-inch round. Place each round on a pizza peel or the bottom side of a floured baking sheet.
  • Prebake: Place the pizza rounds on the center racks of the oven and bake until they become firm and rigid, about 5 minutes.
  • The tomato sauce: In a medium skillet, warm the olive oil, garlic and tomato paste over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, almost frying the paste. Add 1/2 cup water and let the tomato paste get hot and the garlic soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cream, season with salt, stir and shut off the heat.
  • Get ready: Preheat the grill on high.
  • The vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, red and yellow peppers, onions and red pepper flakes with a generous pinch salt.
  • Grill: Lightly oil a kitchen towel with canola oil and oil the grill. Arrange the vegetables on the grill and char on all sides until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill.
  • The pizzas: Arrange each prebaked pizza round on the bottom of a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper or on a floured pizza peel. Arrange a quarter of the mozzarella and spoon a quarter of the sauce in a single layer on each of the pizza rounds. Leave a 1-inch edge (the crust) all around without sauce. Top with the vegetables.
  • Grill: Lightly oil a kitchen towel with canola oil and oil the grill so the pizza won't stick. Slide the pizzas off the baking sheets right on to a hot (but not the hottest) part of the grill. Close the lid and cook 2 to 3 minutes to allow the dough to finish cooking and the cheese to melt. Move the pizzas gently to a less hot area and cook until browned, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Finish: Transfer the pizza rounds to a serving platter. Top with the arugula leaves, lemon zest and Parmesan.

GRILLED PESTO PIZZA WITH MARINATED MOZZARELLA AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 3 mini pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 large cloves garlic, peeled
Kosher salt
Two 8-ounce containers marinated mozzarella balls, cut in half, plus 1 cup oil from the mozzarella (supplement with olive oil if needed)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus for brushing
1 1/2 pounds store bought pizza dough, at room temperature and divided into 3 balls
1 1/2 pounds assorted color cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

Steps:

  • Add to a high-powered blender the basil, arugula, Parmesan, garlic and a pinch of salt and blend while streaming in the mozzarella oil until smooth. Taste and add salt as needed. Set aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to high (500 to 550 F.) While your grill is heating, lightly oil a large sheet pan (or 3 half-sheet pans) and place your dough balls on top. Use your fingers to stretch the pizza dough balls into a loose circle or oval about 1/8-inch-thick. Don't get too hung up on the shape, irregular is beautiful. Work your way around the dough to make sure that it's an even thickness throughout. Lightly brush oil on the top of the dough as well. Lightly sprinkle the tomatoes with salt.
  • Place your doughs on the hot grill and close the lid. Cook until golden brown char marks appear and the doughs are cooked on the underside, 2 to 3 minutes. Open the lid of the grill, flip the doughs over and quickly spoon the pesto over top of the cooked side leaving a little border for the crust. Top with the sliced tomatoes and marinated mozzarella. Close the lid and cook until the cheese melts and the doughs are completely cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the grill and enjoy.

TOMATO AND BASIL PIZZA



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Make this easy grilled pizza with a foolproof dough, simple tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil. No grill? Simply cook the dough in a cast-iron skillet over high heat, or on a preheated sheet pan or pizza stone in a 500-degree oven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch pizza

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup Simple Tomato Sauce
1 1/2 ounces torn fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves
Basic Grilled Pizza Dough
Herb Oil for Pizza
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat it up:Set up a grill with heat source, coals or gas, on one side over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill.
  • Stretch it:On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll 1 piece Basic Grilled Pizza Dough or 4 ounces store-bought dough into a 10-inch-long oval or other desired shape. Brush one side lightly with Herb Oil or olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill it:Using your hands, place dough, oiled side down, directly over heat source. Brush dough with herb oil or olive oil and cook until underside is lightly charred and bubbles form all over top, 1 to 2 minutes. With tongs, flip dough and cook until lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Slide dough to cooler side of grill.
  • Top it:Top with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil; cover grill. Cook until cheese melts and toppings are heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.

GRILLED TOMATO-PEACH PIZZA



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This delicious pizza is unique, healthy and easy to make. The fresh flavors make it a perfect appetizer for a summer party. -Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium peaches, halved
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 tube (13-1/2 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tomatoes with salt; let stand 15 minutes. Drain tomatoes on paper towels and pat dry., Grill peaches on an oiled grill rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until peaches have grill marks and are tender, 2-3 minutes on each side, turning once. Remove peaches; cool slightly. Cut into slices., Coat a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Unroll crust into pan, pressing into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spritz with cooking spray. Invert crust onto grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat until bottom is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from grill, inverting onto baking pan., Layer grilled side of pizza with tomatoes, peaches and cheese. Return pizza to grill. Cook, covered, until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking to ensure an evenly browned crust. Sprinkle with basil and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TOMATOES



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Perfect, easy, and yummy!

Provided by Lynne2478

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the cut sides of the tomatoes, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place tomatoes, cut sides up, onto the preheated grill, and grill until the tomatoes start to sizzle and show blackened grill marks, about 4 minutes. Flip the tomatoes over and grill until the garlic turns golden brown, about 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

GRILLED BACON AND TOMATO PIZZA



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Fire up the grill for easy pizza starring prebaked crusts, bacon, garlic-herb cream cheese, tomatoes and basil.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 6.5-oz container)
1 package (10 oz) prebaked Italian pizza crusts (two 8-inch crusts)
1 large plum (Roma) tomato, cut into 10 thin slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp. Drain on paper towel; set aside.
  • Spread cheese evenly on pizza crusts. Top with tomato and bacon. Drizzle with oil.
  • Place pizzas on grill over low heat. Cover grill; cook 4 to 8 minutes or until bottoms are deep golden brown and toppings are warm. Sprinkle basil over pizzas. Cut each into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED PIZZA



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This grilled pizza recipe is mix-and-match, so feel free to use any and all of the toppings or choose your own. Learn how to make pizza dough for the grill.

Provided by Carla Lalli Music

Categories     Pizza     Tomato     Garlic     Oregano     Lemon     Parmesan     Honey     Rosemary     Vinegar     Onion     Mozzarella     Basil

Yield Makes four 12" pies

Number Of Ingredients 33

Dough
1 ¼-oz. envelope active dry yeast (about 2¼ tsp.)
1 tsp. sugar
⅓ cup (42 g) whole wheat flour
2½ tsp. kosher salt
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bowl
3 cups (375 g) bread flour, plus more for surface
Burst Cherry Tomatoes
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tsp. dried oregano
Lemony Swiss Chard
1 bunch Swiss chard
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove
1 lemon
½ oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup)
Tomato Passata
1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. kosher salt
Assembly
Bread flour (for dusting)
Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing and drizzling)
1 1-lb. ball mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
8 oz. Manchego cheese, coarsely grated
4 oz. sliced pepperoni and/or thinly sliced soppressata (optional)
Rosemary Agrodolce (optional)
Basil leaves, torn if large, and crushed red pepper flakes (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Dough
  • Stir yeast, sugar, and 1¼ cups warm (not hot) water in the bowl of a stand mixer until yeast dissolves. Let sit until mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add whole wheat flour, salt, and 2 Tbsp. oil to yeast mixture and mix to combine. Fit mixer with dough hook and, with mixer on low speed, gradually add 3 cups (375 g) bread flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms, about 4 minutes from when you start adding the flour. Stop mixer and scrape down sides of bowl to incorporate any dry bits into dough. Increase mixer speed to medium and knead until dough is smooth and shiny, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to bring together. Shape into a ball, place in a large lightly oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover bowl and let dough sit in warm draft-free spot until doubled in size, 1-1½ hours. Make your toppings while your dough is rising.
  • Burst Cherry Tomatoes
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until skins start to blister and split, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and toss to coat. Cook, lightly pressing on tomatoes with spoon to release juices without smashing completely, until garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Mix oregano into sauce; taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Do ahead: Sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and stir to combine before using.
  • Lemony Swiss Chard
  • Cut Swiss chard leaves away from ribs and stems, then cut crosswise into 3"-wide strips. Trim away woody part from stems; discard. Finely chop ribs and stems.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ribs and stems and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they release some liquid, look slightly shriveled, and are a shade or two darker, about 5 minutes. Add leaves and red pepper flakes and toss to coat. Season with more salt and black pepper and reduce heat to medium. Cook, tossing occasionally, until leaves are bright green, wilted, and tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer chard mixture to a medium bowl and let cool slightly.
  • Finely grate garlic into bowl with chard mixture, then finely grate in zest from lemon; mix well. Add Parmesan and mix again to combine. Taste and season with more salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if needed.
  • Do ahead: Chard mixture can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and stir to combine before using.
  • Tomato Passata
  • Purée tomatoes in a blender on low speed (or use an immersion blender if you have one) until smooth (try not to aerate it too much). Transfer sauce to a medium bowl and stir in oil and salt.
  • Do ahead: Passata can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 6 months.
  • Assembly
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Clean grate. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 pieces. Working one at a time, gently shape into balls. Transfer to a lightly floured small rimmed baking sheet and cover. Let sit 20-30 minutes.
  • Place a ball of dough on a lightly floured surface (keep remaining balls covered) and, using your fingers, press out to an 8" round. Drape dough over the backs of your hands and gently pull and stretch, rotating dough as you go, until about 12" in diameter (it's okay if it's not a perfect circle).
  • Brush dough with oil. Place, oiled side down, on grill over direct heat and cook until large bubbles appear across surface, dough stiffens, and underside is dark brown, about 2 minutes. Brush top with oil, turn over, and cook just to lightly dry out second side, about 30 seconds.
  • Using tongs and a metal spatula, move dough over to cooler side of grill. Top with a spoonful of passata or burst cherry tomatoes and one quarter of cheese (either alone or in combination). Add pepperoni or salami (if using), then some of the lemony Swiss chard, and/or Rosemary Agrodolce as desired. Carefully slide pizza back over direct heat. Cook until cheese is melted and toppings are heated through, about 2 minutes. If dough is in danger of burning on underside but toppings need more time, return pizza to cooler side, cover grill, and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer pizza to a cutting board and drizzle with more oil. Top with basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 3 more pizzas.

GRILLED TOMATO AND CHEESE PIZZAS FOR GAS GRILL



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The pizzas cook very quickly on the grill, so before you begin grilling them, be sure to have all the equipment and ingredients you need at hand, Equipment includes a pizza peel (or a rimless baking sheet), a pair of tongs, a paring knife, a large cutting board. and a pastry brush; ingredients include alll the toppings and a small bowl of flour for dusting. Timing and coordination are crutial; if you are unsure of your skill level, try cooking the first two pizzas one at a time, then work up to cooking the final two in tandem. The pizzas are best served hot off the grill but can be kept for 20-30 minutes on a wire rack in a 200F oven.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 9-inch pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup water, room temperature
2 cups bread flour, plus more for work surface
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons table salt
1 teaspoon . instant yeast
1 1/2 lbs medium plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, cut into 1-inch dice (5-6)
3/4 teaspoon table salt
2 cups Fontina cheese, shredded
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
coarse salt
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white onions or 1/4 cup yellow onion, minced
3/4 tablespoon chili pepper, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 green onion

Steps:

  • FOR THE CRUST:.
  • Combine oil and water in liquid measuring cup. I food processor fitted with plastic dough blade or metal blade, process bread flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt and yeast until combined, about 5 seconds. With machine running, slowly add liquid through feeding tube; continue to process until dough forms tacky, elastic ball that clears sides of work bowl, about 1 1/2 minutes. If dough ball does not form, add more flour 1 tablespoons at a time and process until dough ball forms. Spray medium bowl lightly with nonstick cooking spray or rub lightly with oil. Transfer dough to bowl and press down to flatten surface; cover tightly with plastic wrap and set in draft-free spot until doubled in volume, 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
  • When dough has doubled, press down gently to deflate; turn dough out onto work surface and divide into 4 equal-sized pieces. With cupped palm, form each piece into a smooth, tight ball. Set dough balls on well-floured work surface. Press dough rounds with hand to flatten; cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest about 15 minutes.
  • FOR THE TOPPING:.
  • Meanwhile, toss tomatoes and table salt in medium bowl; transfer to colander and drain 30 minutes (wipe out and reserve bowl). Shake colander to drain off excess liquid; transfer tomatoes to now-empty bowl and set aside. Combine cheese in second medium bowl and set aside.
  • Gently stretch dough rounds into disks about 1/2 inch thick and 5-6 inches in diameter. Working one piece at a time and keeping the rest covered, roll out each disk to 1/8 inch thickness, 9-10 inches in diameter, on well-floured sheet of parchment paper, dusting with additional flour as needed to prevent sticking, (If dough shrinks when rolled out, cover with plastic wrap and let rest until relaxed, 10-15 minutes). Dust surface of rolled dough with flour and set aside. Repeat with remaining dough, stacking sheets of rolled dough on top of each other (with parchment in between) and covering stack with plastic wrap; set aside until grill is ready.
  • SPICY GARLIC OIL:.
  • Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, onion, salt and chili in a small saucepan - sauté for two minutes over medium - low heat. Double or treble this recipe to have lots made ahead of time!
  • TO GRILL:.
  • Light all burners and then to high heat, cover grill, and heat grill until hot, about 15 minutes; scrape cooking grate clean with grill brush.
  • Lightly flour pizza peel; invert 1 dough round onto peel gently stretching it as needed to retaing shape (do not stretch dough too thin; thin spots will burn quickly). Peel off and discard parchment; carefully slide round onto hot side of grill. Immediately repeat with another dough round. Cook (with grill lid down) until tops are covered with bubbles (pierce larger bubbles with paring knife) and bottoms are grilled marked and charred in spots, 2-3 minutes; while rounds cook, check undersides and slide to cool area of grill if browning too quickly. Transfer crists to cutting board browned sides up. Repeat with 2 remaining rounds.
  • Brush 2 crusts generously with Spicy Garlic Oil; top each evenly with on-quarter of cheese mixture and one-quarter of tomatoes. Return pizzas to grill and cover grill with lid; cook until bottoms are well browned and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes, checking bottoms frequently to prevent burning. Transfer pizzas to cutting board; repeat with remaining 2 crusts. Sprinkle pizzas with basil and coarse salt to taste; cut into wedges immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.3, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 2477, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 8.4, Protein 30.3

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the taste of your pizza. Look for tomatoes that are firm, plump, and have a deep red color.
  • Grill the tomatoes before adding them to the pizza: Grilling the tomatoes will caramelize their sugars and intensify their flavor. You can grill them whole or cut them into halves or quarters.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese is another important ingredient in a grilled tomato pizza. Choose a cheese that will melt well and has a strong flavor, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or fontina.
  • Don't overload the pizza: It's important to not overload the pizza with toppings, or it will become soggy. Stick to a thin layer of sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  • Cook the pizza over high heat: A high heat will help to create a crispy crust. Cook the pizza for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Grilled tomato pizzas are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a summer meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a pizza that is sure to please everyone at your table. So fire up your grill and get started!

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