Grilled Rainbow Tomato Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pizza shell (12”) or flatbread
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 large colourful heirloom tomatoes
- 1⁄2 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
- 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
- 1 1⁄2 cups low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sea Salt , to taste
- Black Pepper , to taste
- 1⁄2 cup prepared Pesto Sauce
- 2 tbsp Pesto Sauce Mix
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp pine nuts or pistachio nuts, optional
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
Preparation
- Preheat grill to high heat, aim for at least 550° F.
- Lightly oil the bottom of the pizza shell. Grill 1–2 min until lightly charred. Remove from heat.
- Thinly slice tomatoes into large rounds. Spread pizza shell with a layer of tomato sauce, cheese and tomatoes. Season to taste.
- Place back on grill, close lid and cook 3–5 min, the edges should be crispy and well–done, and the cheese should be melted.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with Pesto Sauce. Let rest 2–3 min before serving.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 260, Fat 11 g (Saturated 2.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 13 g.
Tips
Heirloom tomatoes are colourful and come in a spectrum of fun shapes. They’re grown from seeds passed down from season to season from the best plants prized for their juiciness, size, shape and colour.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1⁄2 cup lean protein such as grilled chicken or ground beef and 1 cup sliced veggies, your choice.