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June 16 2020

Garden-Fresh Grilled Veggie Pizza


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    3 tablespoons olive oil
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
    1 large sweet red pepper, halved, stemmed and seeded
    1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
    1 small onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
    1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
    1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
    1/3 cup spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese
    8 slices smoked provolone cheese, divided
    1/2 cup minced fresh basil, divided
    1/4 cup shredded carrots
    1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
    1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
    1 package of Stittsworth's Italian Sausage (optional)

Mix oil and garlic; brush onto both sides of vegetables. Sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side for pepper and onion, 3-4 minutes per side for zucchini, 2-3 minutes per side for tomatoes.
    
Coarsely chop pepper, onion and zucchini. Spread pizza crust with cream cheese; layer with 4 slices provolone and tomato slices. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup basil, carrots, oregano and thyme. Top with grilled vegetables, then remaining cheese.
    
Grill pizza, covered, over medium heat until bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Top with remaining basil.