Grilled Veggie Pizza

Summertime Eats

One of my favorite things about summer time is using the grill to cook. My mom hates when I turn on the oven during the summer because it makes the house hotter than necessary, so a few years ago I discovered the wonders of having a grill. However, I have yet to actually start the grill myself. I let my mom or dad know that I want to use the grill, they start it for me, and I come outside with my prepped food on a platter ready to go. Seriously living the dream.

Years ago my mom started making grilled pizza and it became a family favorite. It normally makes my mom mad because it is a a lot of work for one person making 5 mini pizzas for everyone in the family. However, when my mom and I work together it makes it a lot more manageable. Plus, the best thing about homemade pizza is that you can put whatever you want on it!!!

Prep beforehand:

chop and cook all of your veggies. I use zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, and mushrooms.
slice your fresh mozzarella into thick slices.
crumble goat cheese.
either make pizza sauce or buy a jar from the store.

Steps

Preheat your grill. I put a cast iron grill pan on top of my grill because the flames freak me out.
Roll out your pizza dough as thin as you can without making holes in it. Brush it with olive oil.
Grill both sides of the pizza dough, then bring it inside to add the toppings.
Turn off the grill
Put down a LIGHT layer of pizza sauce (too much will make it soggy)
Add mozzarella cheese, then the veggies.
Put back onto the grill and let the residual heat melt the cheese.
Bring the pizza back inside and top with the goat cheese
Drizzle with a balsamic glaze and top with sliced fresh basil.
Slice and Eat 🙂