Best 7 Zucchini And Caramelized Onion Pizza Recipes

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Zucchini and caramelized onion pizza is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of sweet, savory, and tangy ingredients. This pizza is perfect for those looking for a vegetarian or vegan meal that is both flavorful and satisfying. With its thin and crispy crust, this pizza is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. The caramelized onions add a rich and smoky flavor, while the zucchini provides a refreshing crunch. The creamy cheese and tangy sauce bring all the flavors together and make this pizza irresistible.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI AND CARAMELIZED-ONION PIZZA



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Our Mediterranean-style vegetarian pizza jazzes up store-bought dough with caramelized onions, zucchini ribbons, feta, Kalamata olives, and fresh mint. Each slice strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced (3 cups)
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
1 pound store-bought pizza dough, room temperature
1 medium zucchini, thinly shaved lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or mandoline (3 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces feta, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn if large
Crushed red-pepper flakes, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with a rack in lower third. Heat 2 tablespoonsoil in a skillet over medium-high. Add onions and garlic;cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and golden, about10 minutes. Meanwhile, brush a 13-by-18-inch rimmed bakingsheet with 2 tablespoons oil. Place dough on center of sheet and,using your hands, stretch and fit it to edges.
  • Toss zucchini with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with saltand pepper. Spread onion mixture evenly over dough, leaving a1/2-inch border. Top with zucchini; sprinkle with feta.
  • Bake until crust is golden brown and zucchini is tender, about25 minutes. Top with olives and mint; sprinkle with red-pepperflakes. Cut into pieces and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION 'N' PEAR PIZZA



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Get your knife and fork ready for this one! Our Test Kitchen uses delectable layers to create a mouthwatering, eye-appealing main course that eats like a meal. This savory "pie" with pears and two kinds of cheese will get rave reviews!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
2 medium pears, peeled and sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 cups ready-to-serve salad greens
1 large tomato, sliced
1/3 cup blue cheese salad dressing
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add sugar; cook and stir over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until onions are caramelized., Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; spread with onion to within 1 in. of edges. Layer with pears and cheeses. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with greens and tomato. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA



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A light appetizer or dinner pizza that is sure to be a favorite!

Provided by Julie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅛ cup butter
2 large Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough
1 pound Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until the onions are soft and dark brown, approximately 25 minutes. Stir in sugar, and continue cooking for 1 or 2 more minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Grease a pizza pan or cookie sheet, and press out the dough to desired thickness. Spread onions evenly over the dough, and top with crumbled Gorgonzola.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ZUCCHINI AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Make and share this Zucchini and Caramelized Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced into thin crescents
1 pinch sugar (a large pinch)
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 large tomatoes, chopped (optional but do use it)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onions, cook stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Add sugar, cook about 7 minutes until carmelized.
  • Add water if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Add zucchini, cook about 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add tomato and pepper flakes.
  • Cook until heated through and tomato begins to release juices, about 5 minutes Add salt and pepper.

PIZZA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, RICOTTA AND CHARD



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This luxurious pizza is topped with tender caramelized onions spread over a creamy mixture of ricotta, Parmesan cheese and chopped Swiss chard.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield One 14-inch pizza (eight slices)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds onions, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound chard, stemmed, leaves washed
1 14-inch pizza crust (1/2 batch pizza dough)
3/4 cup ricotta (6 ounces)
2 ounces Parmesan, grated 1/2 cup, tightly packed
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • Thirty minutes before baking the pizza, preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until tender and just beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Add the thyme, garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Turn the heat to low, cover and cook another 10 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are golden brown and very sweet and soft. Remove from the heat.
  • While the onions are cooking, stem and wash the chard leaves, and bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the chard. Blanch for one to two minutes, just until the leaves are tender, and transfer to the ice water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Alternatively, steam the chard for two to three minutes until wilted, and rinse with cold water. Chop the chard medium-fine.
  • Roll out the dough, oil a 14-inch pizza pan and dust with cornmeal or semolina. Place the dough on the pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, egg yolk, Parmesan and chard. Spread over the pizza dough in an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border around the rim. Spread the onions over the ricotta mixture.
  • Place in the hot oven, and bake 10 to 15 minutes until the crust and bits of the onion are nicely browned. Remove from the heat, and serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 213, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 378 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

KALE PIZZA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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This is an amazing vegetarian pizza dish with lots of flavor from caramelized onion and kale. Plus, it's more nutritious than your average meat-and-cheese pizza.

Provided by Brian C Halloran

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons light butter
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
1 (8 inch) whole wheat pizza crust (such as Boboli®)
2 bunches kale, chopped
1 medium tomato, sliced into rounds
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and add butter. Add onion and mix. Add brown sugar and mix. Stir onions occasionally until butter is absorbed and onions are browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, place kale in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir every couple of minutes until kale is wilted and dark green, about 10 minutes.
  • Place pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread caramelized onions evenly over crust. Spread kale evenly over crust. Spread tomato slices over pizza. Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, checking to make sure kale does not burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 671.7 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

CARAMELIZED ZUCCHINI PASTA



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This recipe transforms two pounds of grated fresh zucchini into one cup of caramelized zucchini that's rich, sweet and jammy enough to become a pasta sauce. Cooked over moderately high heat in a combination of olive oil and butter, the zucchini fries in its own juices and concentrates its flavor. Adding garlic and basil lends sweetness, but consider adding anchovy, preserved lemon or red-pepper flakes. As browned bits appear in the skillet, deglaze with a few tablespoons of water, chicken stock or vegetable stock to help prevent burning and to incorporate all of those tasty caramelized bits into the sauce. With time and patience, you'll have a not-so-pretty but delicious mixture, like caramelized onions made with zucchini. Eat it tossed with pasta, as is done here, or add it to sandwiches, pizzas or antipasti spreads. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, pastas

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds zucchini, coarsely grated (about 3 large zucchini)
8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/2 cup basil leaves, stems reserved, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound ridged or curly pasta (like medium shells or casarecce)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan or pecorino (about 1/2 ounce), plus more for serving
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large (at least 12-inch) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and oil. When it's foaming, add the zucchini, garlic, the basil stems and half the basil leaves. Season with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and cook until pooling with liquid, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover and cook until the liquid evaporates and the zucchini starts to sizzle, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Continue to cook until the zucchini is very soft, dark green, and reduced to about 1 cup, another 20 to 25 minutes. When you see a build up of browned bits on the skillet, add a couple tablespoons of water and stir, scraping up the browned bits. Repeat anytime more browning occurs. If you see burning, deglaze with water and lower the heat. (Caramelized zucchini can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week; it also freezes well.)
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the zucchini is about done, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta. If the zucchini is ready before the pasta, keep cooking it; the zucchini will only get better the longer it cooks.
  • When the pasta's drained, remove the herb stems from the zucchini. Reduce the heat on the zucchini to medium, then add the pasta, 1 cup pasta water, and the Parmesan. Stir until the pasta is glossed with sauce. Add more pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining basil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with more basil, Parmesan and black pepper.

Tips

  • For a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet along with your oven.
  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour for a more nutritious crust.
  • If you don't have time to caramelize the onions, you can use store-bought caramelized onions instead.
  • To make the pizza more vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little bit of spice.
  • Top the pizza with fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, before serving.

Conclusion

This zucchini and caramelized onion pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. The combination of sweet caramelized onions, savory zucchini, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty pizza recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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