Grilled Pizza with Grilled Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into wide strips
• 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 tablespoon flour, for dusting

Method

1. 1

   Remove pizza dough from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F, with one side set up for direct heat.

   10:00 · Preheat grill
3. 3

   Toss the zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Grill the vegetables over direct heat, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and chop into bite-sized pieces.

   8:00 · Grill vegetables
5. 5

   On a floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round or rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

6. 6

   Brush both sides of the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

7. 7

   Lay the dough directly on the grill grates over direct heat and grill until the bottom is browned and grill-marked, 2 to 3 minutes.

   2:00 · Grill first side
8. 8

   Flip the dough using tongs or a pizza peel, then move it to indirect heat.

9. 9

   Spread the marinara sauce over the grilled side, then top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and the grilled vegetables.

10. 10

    Close the grill lid and cook over indirect heat until the cheese melts and the crust is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

    5:00 · Melt cheese and finish crust
11. 11

    Remove the pizza from the grill, scatter torn basil over the top, slice, and serve immediately.