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    Home > Recipes > Summer

    Grilled Summer Vegetable and Pesto Pizza

    Published: Jun 6, 2015 · Modified: Dec 28, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    grilled summer vegetable and pesto pizza
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    Grilled Summer Vegetable and Pesto Pizza is a vegetarian pizza that celebrates summer - with yummy grilled vegetables, caper pesto and delicious mozzarella.

    Vegetable Pizza on a wooden tray

    I've been dreaming of Italy ever since I hopped on a plane for a cool, rainy getaway to Florence a couple months ago. Everything about Italy was inspiring, but memories of the food, of course, are what really stick. From that short trip, I brought back wine, a kilo of cheese, and balsamic vinegar so good that it makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

    We are a mere 24 hours away from a return to the United States after nearly five years in Thailand. Heading home just as summer is gaining momentum brings to mind lawnmowers, late summer nights, porches, and grill-kissed dinners. While I'll never pass up steak or a burger hot of the grill, grilled summer vegetables really shine.

    Grilled Vegetable Pizza cut into slices

    And so, with summer grilling in mind, I thinly sliced tomatoes, zucchini, and red onions and fired up our grill. When they were nearly finished cooking, I brushed the vegetables with Colavita's Chardonnay Balsamic Vinegar (yum) and let them get nice and charred.  And because I have a soft spot for pizza of any sort, I took all those incredible vegetables and put them on a pizza.

    For the pizza I used Colavita's "00" flour - a first for me.  "00" flour is extra fine and made a pizza dough that was chewy and light and held up perfectly to all those great toppings. It might be a permanent addition to our family's near-weekly pizza making tradition.

    a slice of summer vegetable pizza

    Summer - we're ready for you.

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    summer vegetable pizza cut into slices
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    Grilled Summer Vegetable and Pesto Pizza

    A vegetarian pizza that celebrates summer with grilled vegetables, caper pesto and mozzarella.
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: family friendly, homemade pizza, summer, vegetable pizza, vegetarian
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 170kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $6.00

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Grill or Grill Pan

    Ingredients

    For the Pesto:

    • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
    • 1 inch piece Parmesan Cheese
    • ¼ cup Toasted Pine Nuts (I often substitute pecans)
    • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more if needed
    • 1 Tablespoon Capers, drained

    For the Pizza:

    • 1 Tomato, sliced
    • 2 Zucchini, sliced
    • 1 Red Onion, sliced
    • 1 Tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1 batch Pizza Dough (see recipe below)
    • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 4 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
    • Fresh Basil, for topping

    Instructions

    • Make the pesto: Combine all pesto ingredients in a food processor until nearly smooth. Add additional olive oil, if needed a bit at a time until it reaches a smooth spreadable consistency.
    • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and prepare your grill. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it heats up.
    • Grill the vegetables: When the grill is hot, brush the sliced vegetables with olive oil and place on the grill. Cook until tender, turning halfway through. When you have about a minute left of cooking, brush both sides of the vegetables with vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
    • Stretch the pizza dough into rounds and drizzle with olive oil.
    • Cook the pizza: Top each pizza with pesto, grilled vegetables and mozzarella. Cook until cheese is bubbling and pizza crust is golden, about 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil, slice and serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
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    "00" Flour Pizza Dough

    This pizza dough made with "00" (extra fine) flour is tender, chewy, and perfect for loading with toppings. The best part is that it barely needs to be kneaded - just knead it a few times right in the bowl and it comes out great every time!
    Prep Time25 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Baking
    Keyword: homemade dough, pizza dough
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 284kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $3.00

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients

    • 1½ cups Water, room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons Honey
    • 1 teaspoon Dry Active Yeast
    • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
    • 2 cups "00" Flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt

    Instructions

    • In a measuring cup mix the water with the honey, yeast and olive oil. Allow to rest until yeast begins to bubble, about 10 minutes.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until combined, switching to knead it against the sides of the bowl with your hands until smooth and elastic (about 3 minutes). The dough will be sticky - that's okay - but add a bit more flour if it doesn't come together into a cohesive ball.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for 2 hours in a warm spot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Norma O.Riess

      June 06, 2015 at 11:09 am

      Why is this recipe so different from the one sent via email. That is, there is no corn, nor goat cheese. The photos don't show corn nor goat cheese either, which further confused me.

      Reply
      • Jess

        June 06, 2015 at 8:58 pm

        Hi Norma, thanks so much for your note! You're right - there was a glitch with my recipe database system and the emailed recipe had a few bits of another one of my favorite pizzas with goat cheese and sweet corn. That recipe and post can be found here - https://inquiringchef.com/2014/09/01/sweet-corn-pesto-goat-cheese-pizza/

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