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Pizza alla Griglia with grilled vegetables
Char-grilled vegetable pizza garnished with fresh green basil leaves

Pizza alla Griglia

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
The name 'Pizza alla Griglia' here refers not to grilling the dough, but to the method of preparing the toppings. The vegetables are first heat-treated in a griddle pan to release excess water and acquire that characteristic smoky char which is hard to achieve in the oven during the short baking time. This technique ensures the pizza remains crisp and the vegetables are rich in flavour.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Griddle pan (ridged)
  • Baking tray
  • Tongs (for turning vegetables)
  • Brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Heat the griddle pan until smoking hot.

Tip: The hot pan immediately seals the surface of the vegetables so they stay juicy inside. (Searing).
2 ✓

Cut the aubergine, courgette, and pepper into uniform slices, about half a centimetre thick. Brush them lightly with oil.

Tip: Uniform size ensures they cook at the same time. The oil helps heat transfer and browning.
3 ✓

Grill the vegetables for 2-2 minutes per side until nicely striped but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: You don't need to cook them completely soft, as they will continue cooking in the oven. The goal is just to bring out the flavours. (Maillard reaction).
4 ✓

Roll out the dough and place it on a baking tray. Spread with the tomato sauce.

Tip: Leave a 1-2 cm border when applying the sauce so you have somewhere to hold the slice.
5 ✓

Arrange the pre-cooked vegetables on top, then sprinkle with the grated mozzarella.

Tip: Do not pile the vegetables on top of each other so the cheese can coat them.
6 ✓

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts and the dough is golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh basil when serving.

Tip: Never bake basil, as it turns bitter. The heat of the fresh pizza is enough for it.

Recipe FAQ

Why do I need to pre-cook the vegetables?
If you put them on raw, they would only steam during the short pizza baking time and make the dough soggy. Grilling adds flavour and texture.
Can I use other vegetables?
Anything that can be grilled: mushrooms, onions, and asparagus are also great choices.

Ingredients

  • 300 g pizza dough
  • 100 g aubergine
  • 100 g courgette
  • 1 pc bell pepper
  • 150 ml thick tomato sauce
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese
  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground pepper