Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Grilled Caprese Pizza

Since it's grillin' season, everything gets grilled, including PIZZA!
This recipe is simple, delicious and light.


Ingredients:
olive oil
1 garlic glove
naan bread or flat pitas
fresh mozzarella ball
sun dried tomatoes or fresh tomato slices
fresh basil leaves
balsamic vinegar
pinch of sugar


First things first, get that grill going....


Second, reduce the balsamic.
Bring a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and a pinch of sugar to a light boil in a small saucepan. 
Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  This will reduce and thicken the balsamic by about half.
Set aside to cool.


While the coals are heating up cut the garlic clove in half and rub the clove all over the surface of the naan.  This will give your pizza a subtle garlic flavor from the garlic oils rubbed in.  Lightly brush a light layer of olive oil on next.


Time to assemble!


Place sliced mozzarella, tomatoes and basil leaves evenly around the naan.  Drizzle with the balsamic reduction until your pizza is beautiful.




It's grillin' time.

Grill over hot coals until it's cooked to your desire.





A few tips:
  • I drizzle with extra balsamic when it's done, because it's yummy
  • Remember, all of the toppings have a high water content, so try to blot dry the mozz and tomatoes before placing so you don't have a 'leaky pizza'  (although it will still taste delicious)
  • Rotate and move around on the grill to ensure even cooking
  • My number one tip when making anything, use good quality fresh ingredients! yeah, I yelled that.

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