Grilled Pizza with Asparagus and Caramelized Onion

Health score
5%
Grilled Pizza with Asparagus and Caramelized Onion
45 min.
8
152kcal

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Grilled Pizza with Asparagus and Caramelized Onion: A Delectable Antipasti Experience!

Looking for a unique and flavorful appetizer to impress your guests? Look no further than this Grilled Pizza with Asparagus and Caramelized Onion! This delightful dish is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with mouth-watering ingredients that will have your taste buds dancing.

With a crispy, grilled crust and a scrumptious array of toppings, this pizza is the perfect starter or snack for any occasion. The fresh asparagus and caramelized onions provide a delightful balance of textures and flavors, while the sun-dried tomatoes and fragrant oregano add a hint of Mediterranean flair.

And let's not forget about the ooey-gooey fontina cheese that bakes to perfection atop the pizza - it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser! At only 152 calories per serving, this dish is both delicious and guilt-free.

So why not give this Grilled Pizza with Asparagus and Caramelized Onion a try at your next gathering? Your friends and family will be clamoring for seconds, and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you've created a truly special dish. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

  • cups asparagus (2-inch) ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • ounces fontina shredded
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • cups onion vertically sliced
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano fresh
  • ounce pizza dough fresh
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sun-dried olives thinly sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion to pan; saut 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes or until browned.
  4. Add asparagus to pan; cook 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt.
  5. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface; brush each side of dough with 1/2 teaspoon remaining oil.
  6. Place dough on a grill rack; grill 1 1/2 minutes or until crust bubbles and is well marked. Reduce grill heat to low; turn dough over. Arrange onion mixture over crust; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Cover and grill over low heat 3 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts; remove pizza from grill.
  7. Sprinkle with oregano and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories152kcal
Protein15.84%
Fat34.74%
Carbs49.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.13
Glycemic Load
1.15
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.4608695999436%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
3.91mg
Kaempferol
0.73mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
12.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:152.03kcal
7.6%
Fat:6.05g
9.31%
Saturated Fat:2.54g
15.88%
Carbohydrates:19.37g
6.46%
Net Carbohydrates:17.31g
6.29%
Sugar:4.5g
5%
Cholesterol:12.33mg
4.11%
Sodium:329.43mg
14.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.21g
12.42%
Vitamin K:18.13µg
17.27%
Iron:1.8mg
10.01%
Calcium:82.7mg
8.27%
Fiber:2.06g
8.24%
Vitamin A:363.3IU
7.27%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.22%
Phosphorus:68.68mg
6.87%
Folate:26.98µg
6.75%
Vitamin C:5.09mg
6.17%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.99%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.91%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.84%
Copper:0.09mg
4.68%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.67%
Potassium:159.89mg
4.57%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.3%
Selenium:2.57µg
3.67%
Magnesium:12.51mg
3.13%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.98%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.32%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.04%
Source:My Recipes