Recipe: Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

Introduction

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Toppings

• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic Glaze

• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pizza Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough comes together.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Grill the Vegetables

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are slightly charred and tender. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Balsamic Glaze

1. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 4: Assemble and Grill the Pizza

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Punch down the pizza dough and divide it into two equal portions.
3. Roll out each portion into a thin round shape on a floured surface.
4. Place the rolled-out dough onto a preheated grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to bubble and grill marks appear.
5. Flip the dough over and quickly spread half of the grilled vegetables, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped basil onto the grilled side.
6. Close the grill and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust is crispy.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and toppings.

Step 5: Drizzle with Balsamic Glaze and Serve

1. Remove the grilled pizzas from the grill and drizzle them with the prepared balsamic glaze.
2. Slice the pizzas into wedges and serve hot.

Conclusion

This Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Pizza with Balsamic Glaze is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional pizza. The combination of smoky grilled vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and tangy balsamic glaze creates a flavor explosion in every bite. Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking for a lighter pizza option, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests. So fire up the grill and enjoy this scrumptious pizza creation!