Zucchini and fresh tomato pizza with fontina is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of fresh vegetables and creamy cheese. The crispy crust provides a sturdy base for the savory toppings, while the fontina cheese melts to perfection, creating a gooey and flavorful layer. This vegetarian pizza is a great choice for a light and refreshing meal, and it's also packed with nutrients.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI AND FRESH TOMATO PIZZA WITH FONTINA
A great way to use veggies fresh from the garden! With fennel basil, and fontina cheese, this is a taste treat!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 2 14" pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet saute the onions, garlic, and salt in the olive oil on medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes, until translucent.
- Add the ground fennel and zucchini and cook until the zucchini starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the tomatoes and basil.
- Allow to cool somewhat and drain any excess liquid before spreading on the pizza crust.
- Then top with cheese, if you wish, and bake according to the pizza crust directions.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 2372.6, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 22.5, Protein 8.7
ZUCCHINI E POMODORI GRATINATI (ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO GRATIN)
A quick and easy vegetarian dish for two, or a starter for 4, or even a side. A rustic Italian favorite, taught me by my Roman friends. If serving as a main, then crusty bread, torn off the loaf by hand, and a green salad with a lemon and/or lime vinaigrettey dressing cannot be bettered.
Provided by Swiss Phil
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Move oven rack into the top third of the oven.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and spread the zucchini slices into the skillet in a single layer. If they don't fit, cook them in batches. Sprinkle pieces of garlic over the zucchini, and cook until the zucchini are golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
- Arrange the slices of zucchini in an 9x12-inch glass baking dish, alternating with slices of mozzarella cheese and tomato, so that the slices overlap each other in a neat row pattern. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and basil over the dish, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and brown and the dish is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 563.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
FONTINA & SWEET POTATO PIZZA
The recipe came about mainly thanks to my husband, who's a real pizza fan. And it gets nutrient-rich sweet potatoes into a meal, which I love. It always leaves you wanting more. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Peel and cut sweet potato into 1/4-in. slices. Cut each slice into 1/2-in.-wide strips; place in a microwave-safe dish. Add water. Microwave, covered, on high 3-4 minutes or until potato is almost tender. Drain; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Unroll and press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. If desired, pinch edge to form a rim. Sprinkle with mozzarella and fontina cheeses; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil., Top with sweet potato; sprinkle with herbs. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake on lowest oven rack 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES BAKED WITH FONTINA
Al Forno recipe that I've made several times now and always tastes wonderful. I do substitute Mozzorella for the Fontina since I can never find Fontina
Provided by SRF68
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a shallow ovenproof dish. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Halve the zucchini lengthwise and trim a little off the uncut sides so that they will sit still like boats. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the soft-seeded centers. Arrange the boats in a row in the prepared dish.
- Put the garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl, stir well, then brush over the cut surfaces of the zucchini. Arrange the halved tomatoes in the grooves. Season well, then sprinkle with olive oil and bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and arrange the cheese over the zucchini and tomatoes. Return the dish to the oven for another 10 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve immediately while the cheese is still bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 349, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 13
ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the fire should be medium-low and the rack about 4 inches from the heat.
- Cut 1 1/2 pounds zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Rub zucchini with olive oil, salt and pepper; grill, turning once, until nicely browned and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- As zucchini cooks, slice 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes and 1 pound mozzarella into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Toss (or layer) with the zucchini, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with basil.
ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE WITH FONTINA CHEESE
Easy to prepare summer squash side dish baked in a creamy cheese sauce topped with french fried onions.
Provided by Dave
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Arrange zucchini slices in the bottom of the baking dish; spread with mushroom soup. Top with fontina cheese and sprinkle with fried onions.
- Bake in preheated oven until mushroom soup is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 830.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND EGGPLANT PIZZA WITH TAPENADE AND FONTINA
Categories Cheese Vegetarian Eggplant Zucchini Summer Grill/Barbecue Parsley Oregano Fontina Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 3 medium pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For dough:
- Stir 1 1/4 cups warm water, yeast, and sugar in large bowl to blend. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes. Whisk in 1 cup flour; let stand in warm draft-free area until bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- Stir oil and salt, then 2 cups flour into yeast mixture. Knead dough in bowl until almost smooth and beginning to pull away from sides, adding 1/4 cup more flour to prevent sticking. Turn dough out onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls as needed (dough should be slightly sticky), about 7 minutes. Place dough in lightly oiled large bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, for topping:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Arrange zucchini and eggplant slices on 2 large baking sheets. Brush vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
- If using charcoal barbecue, remove grate and arrange coals so that 1 side of grill is hot and 1 side is cooler (for gas barbecue, adjust burners accordingly).
- Sprinkle 3 baking sheets with flour. Punch down dough. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces; roll out each piece on floured surface to 12x8-inch oval. Transfer to prepared baking sheets. Brush dough tops with oil. Place ovals, oiled side down, on hot side of grill rack and grill until bottoms are firm (watch closely to avoid burning), about 3 minutes. Turn crusts over; grill until dough is set, about 2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheets, grill mark side up.
- Spread 1/4 cup tapenade over each pizza; arrange grilled zucchini and eggplant slices over. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon marjoram and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Drizzle lightly with oil. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup Fontina and 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano. Return pizzas to cooler side of grill. Cover and grill until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle pizzas with parsley; slice and serve.
- *A thick paste or spread made from brine-cured olives, capers, anchovies, and seasonings; available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Italian markets.
ZUCCHINI, POTATO, AND FONTINA PIZZETTAS
We've included Gyngell's recipe for pizza dough, but if you prefer to use store-bought, we promise not to tell.
Provided by Skye Gyngell
Categories Bon Appétit Pizza Zucchini Cast Iron Fontina Onion Summer Potato Dinner Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk yeast, sugar, and 3 Tbsp. warm water in a large bowl. Let sit until surface is foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups room-temperature water, then add 1 cup flour, whisking until smooth (mixture should be the consistency of pancake batter). Add 2 1/2 cups flour and 2 tsp. kosher salt and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead with your hands, adding more flour as needed to prevent it from sticking, until dough is smooth and supple, 5-10 minutes (it will be very soft). Transfer to a large oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, 1-1 1/2 hours.
- Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and form into balls. Place on an oiled rimmed baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until balls of dough are nearly doubled in size, 40-50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place potato slices in a colander and rinse with cold water. Drain, season with kosher salt, and let sit, tossing occasionally, until softened, 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with onion, zucchini, and 2 Tbsp. oil; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Working with 1 ball of dough at a time and keeping remaining dough covered while you work, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into 10" rounds.
- Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium. Pour 1 Tbsp. oil into skillet and cook a dough round until bottom is golden brown and top looks dry, about 1 minute. Flip and cook just until bottom is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with remaining 3 Tbsp. oil and rounds of dough (you should be able to fit two pizzettas per baking sheet if you overlap them slightly).
- Top pizzettas with Fontina cheese and reserved potato mixture; season with kosher salt. Bake, rotating baking sheets once top to bottom and back to front, until crusts are golden brown and crisp and cheese is bubbling, 10-15 minutes. Remove pizzettas from oven, season with sea salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil.
Tips:
- To ensure a crispy crust, preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can reach before baking the pizza. This will help create a blistered, golden crust.
- Use a pizza stone or baking sheet for a crispy crust. If you don't have either, you can also use a cast iron skillet.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings. Too many toppings will make the pizza soggy.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes the zucchini, tomatoes, fontina cheese, and basil.
- If you're using a store-bought pizza dough, let it come to room temperature before baking. This will make it easier to work with.
- If you're making your own pizza dough, be sure to knead it well. This will develop the gluten in the dough and make it more elastic.
- Don't skimp on the olive oil. Olive oil helps to prevent the pizza from sticking to the pan and also adds flavor.
- Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help prevent the cheese from becoming stringy.
Conclusion:
Zucchini and fresh tomato pizza with fontina is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that's perfect for a summer meal. The combination of fresh zucchini, tomatoes, and fontina cheese is simply irresistible. With a crispy crust and flavorful toppings, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this zucchini and fresh tomato pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!
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