Grilled Vegetable Pizza

This Grilled Vegetable Pizza is a vibrant and healthy Mediterranean dish, featuring a variety of charred vegetables atop a crisp, whole wheat crust. Bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and feta cheese, it's a delightful twist on traditional pizza that’s both nourishing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Zucchini - 1 small, sliced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1, sliced
• Red onion - 1/2, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful

Steps

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
3. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, then sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well coated.
4. Grill the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
6. Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Spread the grilled vegetables evenly over the pizza dough.
8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the vegetables.
9. Grill the pizza for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is slightly melted.
10. Remove the pizza from the grill and top with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Whole wheat crust provides more fiber and nutrients compared to regular dough.

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