Best 8 Grilled Zucchini And Eggplant Pizza With Tapenade And Fontina Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this tantalizing grilled zucchini and eggplant pizza, a delightful vegetarian dish that will captivate your taste buds. The pizza's crust is a harmonious blend of zucchini and eggplant, grilled to perfection and topped with a vibrant array of ingredients. Experience the tangy zip of tapenade, the nutty richness of fontina cheese, the sweetness of roasted red peppers, and the aromatic freshness of basil. This recipe offers a comprehensive guide, from selecting the right vegetables to assembling the pizza and achieving that perfect golden crust. Additionally, discover variations such as a vegan version with cashew cheese and a gluten-free option using almond flour crust. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your friends and family with this delectable grilled zucchini and eggplant pizza.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED ZUCCHINI PIZZA RECIPE



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Grilled Zucchini Pizza, an easy delicious pizza recipe, grilled zucchini and mozzarella cheese make it a family favourite.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Main Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Pizza dough either homemade or store bought
2-3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2-4 small or medium zucchini grilled*
1 cup shredded firm mozzarella
½-1 cup rucola leaves (arugula)
¼ cup parmesan cheese flakes

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 450° (250° celsius). Lightly grease the a medium cookie sheet with half the olive oil.
  • Form the pizza dough, either Homemade or store bought on the prepared cookie sheet, brush the dough with a little olive oil. Bake approximately 12 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove the crust from the oven, top with the grilled zucchini and shredded cheese, bake 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve immediately topped with rocket leaves and parmesan flakes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 661 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED EGGPLANT PIZZA



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 eggplants, about 3 pounds total, sliced 3/4 inches thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing on vegetables, plus about 1/4 cup
2 large red or yellow bell peppers
1 recipe Piadine dough (or prepared pizza dough)
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
About 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
About 1/2 pound buffalo mozzarella cheese or provolone, coarsely shredded
About 3 cups packed arugula
Balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Prepare the grill and let burn down to medium coals or heat gas grill on medium heat.
  • In a colander set over another bowl, salt the eggplant and let drain for 30 minutes then rinse and dry.
  • Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with pepper. Toss the peppers with a little olive oil. Place both on the grill and cook the eggplant until browned on the first side, about 3 minutes. The slices should be browned between the grill marks when ready to turn. Move them away from direct heat and cook on the second side until tender, about 10 minutes total. Cut the grilled slices into 1/2-inch dice.
  • Cook the peppers, turning as necessary, until charred all over. Remove the peppers to a bowl. Cover and let the peppers steam to loosen the skins. When cool enough to handle, peel, seed, and tear into long, thin strips.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal balls. Working on a surface free of flour, roll each ball under your palm. As it rolls, it will stick slightly to the surface, creating tension that helps form a tight, round ball. Dust the work surface lightly with flour, pat each ball down lightly, dust the tops with flour, cover with a towel, and let rise for about 15 minutes. With a rolling pin, roll out each ball into a circle 8 or 9 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Have the grill ready at medium heat. Have the 1/4 cup olive oil, eggplant, peppers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, if using, olives, and cheese in bowls and ready by the side of the grill.
  • Brush each dough round with about 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Place on the grill, oiled side up, and cook until browned on the underside, about 2 minutes. Turn and, working quickly, brush each round with another 1 teaspoon olive oil. Then scatter each with 1/6 each of the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, if using, eggplant, bell peppers, olives, and cheese. Cover the grill and cook until the rounds are browned on the bottom and the cheese has softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer to plates and top each with an equal amount of the arugula. Spritz lightly with vinegar. Serve immediately.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI PIZZA



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If you grow zucchini you know it's best when young and small. However it grows so fast that sometimes you end up with huge zucchini - 15 to 20 inches long and 12 inches around. These are perfect for this recipe.

Provided by Kit

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Grilled Zucchini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large zucchini
½ cup butter, melted
3 cloves crushed garlic
½ cup mozzarella cheese
½ (14 ounce) can pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Slice the Zucchini into thick rounds. Combine the melted butter and crushed garlic in a small bowl. set aside.
  • When the coals on your barbeque are almost burned down, lay your zucchini slices on the grill. Let cook for three minutes then turn over and brush the butter/garlic mixture on each slice. Cook for three more minutes and turn over again and brush the other side with the garlic and butter.
  • Cover the slices with pizza sauce and cheese and let cook until the cheese begins to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 209.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GRILLED VEGETABLE PANINI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
2 small Japanese eggplants or 1 medium to large regular eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 baguettes (each about 2 feet long)
1/2 cup Basil Pesto, recipe follows
8 ounces fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup roasted red peppers
8 large basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the oil over the eggplant, zucchini, and onion slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the eggplant, zucchini, and onions until they are tender and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Cool completely.
  • Cut each baguette into 6 pieces. Working with one baguette piece at a time, slice in half and spread both sides with the pesto. Working with the bottom slice of the baguette, stack 2 slices of eggplant, 2 slices zucchini, 1 slice onion, 1 slice tomato, 1 slice mozzarella, and 1 slice of roasted pepper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place top half of baguette on top and continue with remaining baguette. (The sandwiches can be made 4 hours ahead. Wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup (about) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • In a blender, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until finely chopped. With the blender still running, gradually add enough oil to form a smooth and thick consistency. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of cheese. Season the pesto with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The pesto can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Yield: 1 cup
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND EGGPLANT PIZZA WITH TAPENADE AND FONTINA



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Categories     Cheese     Vegetarian     Eggplant     Zucchini     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Parsley     Oregano     Fontina     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 3 medium pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dough
1 1/4 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
Generous pinch of sugar
3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups all purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
Topping
3 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total), trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 small eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup (about) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3/4 cup purchased black-olive tapenade* (about 5 1/2 ounces)
3 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram or fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated Fontina cheese
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • For dough:
  • Stir 1 1/4 cups warm water, yeast, and sugar in large bowl to blend. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes. Whisk in 1 cup flour; let stand in warm draft-free area until bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir oil and salt, then 2 cups flour into yeast mixture. Knead dough in bowl until almost smooth and beginning to pull away from sides, adding 1/4 cup more flour to prevent sticking. Turn dough out onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls as needed (dough should be slightly sticky), about 7 minutes. Place dough in lightly oiled large bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, for topping:
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Arrange zucchini and eggplant slices on 2 large baking sheets. Brush vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
  • If using charcoal barbecue, remove grate and arrange coals so that 1 side of grill is hot and 1 side is cooler (for gas barbecue, adjust burners accordingly).
  • Sprinkle 3 baking sheets with flour. Punch down dough. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces; roll out each piece on floured surface to 12x8-inch oval. Transfer to prepared baking sheets. Brush dough tops with oil. Place ovals, oiled side down, on hot side of grill rack and grill until bottoms are firm (watch closely to avoid burning), about 3 minutes. Turn crusts over; grill until dough is set, about 2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheets, grill mark side up.
  • Spread 1/4 cup tapenade over each pizza; arrange grilled zucchini and eggplant slices over. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon marjoram and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Drizzle lightly with oil. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup Fontina and 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano. Return pizzas to cooler side of grill. Cover and grill until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle pizzas with parsley; slice and serve.
  • *A thick paste or spread made from brine-cured olives, capers, anchovies, and seasonings; available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Italian markets.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND OR EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)



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What to do with all that home grown zucchini? A great refreshing summer side dish. Eat hot or slice and throw into a cold pasta salad. Serve it in a grilled veggie sandwich. For example Chicken With Zucchini and Roasted Pepper Wraps recipe #94658

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini in lengthwise into four slices.
  • Mix oil, pepper, garlic, and oregano.
  • Rub with oil mixture.
  • Let marinate for about 30-60 minutes.
  • Place zucchini on hot grill.
  • Grill until browned.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix lime juice and cilantro together.
  • Sprinkle with lime juice.
  • Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 23.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI



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Finding myself with an abundant amount of eggplant and zucchini from the garden, I had to get creative and come up with a variety of dishes using these ingredients. These grilled vegetables are delicious warm or cooled! Use them to make a veggie sandwich or serve alongside any pasta dish.

Provided by Jenn T.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Grilled Zucchini Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine eggplant, zucchini, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Cook vegetables directly on the preheated grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 308.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

GRILLED PIZZA WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT AND CHERRY TOMATOES



Grilled Pizza With Grilled Eggplant and Cherry Tomatoes image

The grilled eggplant slices are equally good on their own, or use them instead of crusts for "eggplant pizzas" (see variation below). The slices have to be thick, so that you get a creamy interior with a charred exterior. If they're too thin, they'll just burn.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     pizza and calzones, main course

Time 40m

Yield 3 10-inch pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large or 2 long Asian eggplants, cut into rounds 3/4¾ -inch thick rounds
Vinaigrette dressing
Extra virgin olive oil (about 3 tablespoons)
Salt
3 10-inch pizza crusts (1 recipe)
3/4¾ cup marinara sauce
1 box cherry tomatoes, cut in half along the equator
Hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or dried oregano
3 ounces crumbled feta, 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan, or 5 ounces mozzarella, shredded if fresh, sliced if low-moisture
1 bunch fresh basil, torn into pieces or cut into wide strips if the leaves are big

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot grill. If you wish, marinate the eggplant slices in a vinaigrette dressing for 15 minutes before grilling (this is an optional step). Oil the hot grill rack with olive oil, either by brushing with a grill brush or by dipping a folded wad of paper towels in olive oil and using tongs to rub the rack with it. Brush the eggplant slices lightly with olive oil and season with salt. Place on the hot grill, not quite directly over the hottest heat, and grill for about 5 minutes, until charred. Turn the pieces over and grill for another 5 minutes. If they are getting too black too quickly, move away from the direct heat. They need to cook long enough so that they're charred on the outside and creamy and soft in the middle. Remove from the heat and cut into bite-size wedges. Set aside.
  • Place a round of dough on a lightly dusted baker's peel or rimless baking sheet. Slide the pizza dough from the peel or baking sheet onto the grill rack. If the dough has just come from the freezer and is easy to handle, you can just place it on the rack without bothering with the peel. Close the lid of the grill - the vents should be closed --- and set the timer for 2 minutes.
  • Lift up the grill lid. The surface of the dough should display some big air bubbles. Using tongs, lift the dough to see if it is evenly browning on the bottom. Rotate the dough to assure even browning. Keep it on the grill, moving it around as necessary, until it is nicely browned, with grill marks. Watch closely so that it doesn't burn. When it is nicely browned on the bottom (it may be blackened in spots), use tongs or a spatula to slide the dough onto the baking sheet or peel, and remove from the grill. Cover the grill again.
  • Make sure that there is still some flour on the peel or baking sheet and flip the dough over so that the uncooked side is now on the bottom. Brush the top lightly with oil, then top with a thin layer of marinara sauce (no more than 1/4¼ cup). Arrange eggplant pieces and cherry tomatoes, cut side up or down, on top of the marinara sauce. Sprinkle with hot red pepper flakes and thyme or oregano. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Dot with feta or mozzarella or sprinkle with Parmesan. Drizzle on a little more olive oil.
  • Slide the pizza back onto the grill. If using a gas grill, reduce the heat to medium-high. Close the lid and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the bottom is brown. Open the grill and check the pizza; the top should be hot. If you feel that it needs more time but the bottom is getting too dark, move the pizza to a cooler part of the grill and close the top. Use a spatula or tongs to remove the pizza to a cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve. Repeat with the other two crusts.

Tips:

  • Use a grill pan or outdoor grill to give the vegetables a smoky flavor.
  • Choose a firm, flavorful zucchini and eggplant for the best results.
  • Slice the vegetables into evenly sized pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, or they will become mushy.
  • Use a store-bought or homemade tapenade for the pizza topping.
  • Top the pizza with your favorite cheese, such as fontina, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
  • Bake the pizza until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the pizza immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

This grilled zucchini and eggplant pizza is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy these summer vegetables. The tapenade and fontina cheese add a savory and flavorful touch, making this pizza a perfect appetizer or main course. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your friends and family. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy this delicious grilled zucchini and eggplant pizza!

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