Grilled Veggie Pizza is what you make when you want something fresh, colorful, and just a little different from your usual pizza night. The smoky flavor from the grill gives the crust and vegetables a boost you just can’t get from the oven. It’s the kind of recipe that feels casual enough for a weeknight but special enough to serve when friends stop by.
If you love loading your pizza with toppings, this one is for you. Grilling the vegetables first brings out their natural sweetness and keeps the crust from getting soggy. You get crisp edges, melty cheese, and tender veggies in every bite.
Helpful Tips
- Pre-grill the veggies in larger pieces. They’re easier to flip and won’t fall through the grates. You can chop them smaller after grilling if you prefer.
- Have all toppings ready before grilling the dough. Once the crust hits the grill, things move quickly.
- Watch the heat closely. If the crust is browning too fast, move it to indirect heat and close the lid to finish melting the cheese.
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Grilled Veggie Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small zucchini sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cob fresh corn
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into large strips
- 1/2 small red onion sliced
- 4 stalks thin asparagus
- 8 cherry tomatoes sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound pizza dough room temperature
- ½ cup herb cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 400°F. Clean and lightly oil the grates.
- Spray the zucchini, corn, bell pepper, red onion, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until tender with light char marks. Remove from the grill and set aside.
- Stretch the pizza dough into a 10 to 12-inch round. Place it directly on the grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form and the bottom has grill marks.
- Turn the crust over, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until cooked through. Cool completely.
- Spread herb cream cheese over the tops of the crusts. Add grilled vegetables.
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Laura is a home cook, with 25 years experience behind the stove, who spends an extraordinary amount of time in the kitchen cooking. She loves making new recipes and finding wonderful new things to eat, both at home or abroad. She spends a lot of time researching, crafting, and perfecting her recipes.