Grilled California Pizzas

Health score
43%
Grilled California Pizzas
65 min.
6
1160kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of California with our Grilled California Pizzas, a delightful dish perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe celebrates fresh ingredients and the art of grilling, bringing together the rich tastes of Italian cheeses, seasonal produce, and aromatic herbs.

Imagine biting into a perfect crust, crisped to perfection on the grill, topped with layers of creamy Fontina, fresh mozzarella, and tangy goat cheese. The addition of roasted garlic and sweet honey elevates the taste, while the colorful array of toppings, including juicy plum tomatoes, savory prosciutto, and vibrant bell peppers, creates a feast for the eyes and palate.

Not only is this pizza a treat for your taste buds, but it's also a fun cooking experience. Gather your friends or family for a lively grilling session, where each person can customize their pizza with their favorite toppings. In just 65 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal that serves six, making it an ideal choice for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners.

With a perfect balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, this dish is not just satisfying but also nourishing. Get ready to impress your guests and indulge in a slice of California sunshine with every bite!

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch arugula dried cleaned
  • 6 servings cornmeal 
  • 1 bunch basil leaves dried cleaned
  • 2 packages yeast dry
  • 4 cups flour all-purpose for kneading
  • 0.5 pound fontina italian grated
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese fresh grated
  • 4  garlic cloves 
  • 0.5 pound mild goat cheese such as montrachet, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey 
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil good
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil good
  • 6  plum tomatoes sliced
  • 0.3 pound pancetta julienned thinly sliced
  • 1  onion red thinly sliced
  • 6 servings pepper flakes red crushed
  • 4  turkey sausages cooked sliced
  • 1.3 cups warm water 100 to 110 degrees F
  • 1  bell pepper red yellow cored julienned seeded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • hand mixer
  • grill
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. For the dough, combine the water, yeast, honey, and olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  3. Add 3 cups flour, then the salt, and mix. While mixing, add 1 more cup of flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead the dough on low to medium speed for about 10 minutes until smooth, sprinkling it with flour, if necessary, to keep it from sticking to the bowl.
  4. When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead by hand a dozen times. It should be smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it several times to cover it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each one into a smooth ball.
  7. Place the balls on a baking sheet and cover them with a damp towel. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  8. If you've chilled the dough, take it out of the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes ahead to let it come to room temperature.
  9. Roll and stretch each ball into a rough 8-inch circle and place them all on baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal. (You will be able to fit 2 pizzas on each 18 by 13-inch baking sheet.)
  10. Light your grill and wait until it's hot.
  11. Place the pizzas directly onto the grill and cook on 1 side for 1 minute. Turn the pizzas over and brush with olive oil or garlic oil.
  12. Top the pizzas with any toppings you wish, piling them high.
  13. Drizzle each pizza with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  14. Put the lid on your grill and cook for 5 minutes more, until the crust is crisp and the toppings are cooked.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1160kcal
Protein21.55%
Fat48.96%
Carbs29.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.8
Glycemic Load
53.79
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
46.185217359792%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.42mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
1.73mg
Kaempferol
6.75mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
5.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1160.43kcal
58.02%
Fat:63g
96.92%
Saturated Fat:28.52g
178.27%
Carbohydrates:85.37g
28.46%
Net Carbohydrates:79.2g
28.8%
Sugar:7.92g
8.8%
Cholesterol:189.93mg
63.31%
Sodium:2311.16mg
100.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:62.39g
124.78%
Phosphorus:827.5mg
82.75%
Vitamin B1:1.16mg
77.5%
Selenium:53.16µg
75.94%
Calcium:730.61mg
73.06%
Vitamin B2:1.2mg
70.75%
Folate:263.78µg
65.94%
Vitamin C:51.47mg
62.38%
Vitamin B12:3.51µg
58.43%
Vitamin A:2907.94IU
58.16%
Vitamin B3:11.51mg
57.55%
Zinc:7.88mg
52.53%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.5%
Vitamin B6:0.85mg
42.39%
Iron:7.5mg
41.64%
Vitamin K:40.57µg
38.64%
Copper:0.64mg
32%
Fiber:6.16g
24.64%
Magnesium:98.47mg
24.62%
Vitamin B5:2.37mg
23.65%
Potassium:808.66mg
23.1%
Vitamin E:3.31mg
22.05%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.04%