Tomato Zucchini Pizza Recipes

WHOLE-WHEAT CHERRY TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI PAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Set a pizza stone or baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. Toss the zucchini with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and let sit.
• Spray the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch metal pan with cooking spray. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and start pressing it into a rectangular shape. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and press it evenly all the way to the edges. Place the pan on the hot pizza stone and partially bake for about 10 minutes. The bottom should be lightly golden brown and crisp.
• Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the crust with the mozzarella in an even layer. Pat-dry the zucchini and shingle the rounds in a single layer over the mozzarella. Spray the cherry tomatoes with cooking spray and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, then top the zucchini layer with the tomatoes, olives and feta. Drizzle all over with the olive oil.
• Return the pizza to the oven and bake until the bottom is deep golden brown and the cherry tomatoes have wilted, 18 to 20 minutes,
• Top with torn basil leaves. Cut into 8 squares.
• Stir together the warm water, honey and yeast in a measuring cup or small bowl. Let sit until a small layer of foam develops at the top, 3 to 5 minutes. (If this doesn't happen, discard and try again with new yeast.)
• Whisk the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil and mix together with a stiff rubber spatula. Form the dough into a uniform ball in the center of the bowl. Be sure to scrape and use any dough stuck to the sides. The dough will be very sticky at this stage. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and keep in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
• Lightly dust a baking sheet with flour. Sprinkle a generous amount of flour on a clean, dry work surface. Scrape the dough onto the floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes, working in just enough flour to make the dough less sticky but still moist to the touch. Form the dough into 1, 2 or 4 balls, for large, medium and small pizzas. Place the dough ball(s) on the prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a dish towel and let rest for 30 minutes. The dough can then be shaped and cooked as desired or wrapped well and frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen dough at room temperature, shape and cook as desired.

WHITE PIZZA WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to highest temperature setting at least 30 minutes prior to baking.

POTATO, ZUCCHINI FRITTATA PIZZA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• For the cherry tomato topping: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high to high heat with EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, then add tomatoes and toss 4 minutes to slump. Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and fennel, then stir or toss 1 minute and remove from heat.
• For the frittata: Add shredded zucchini to a strainer and season with salt.
• Peel and shred potato.
• Press excess liquid from zucchini.
• Crack eggs on the counter and drop into bowl (if there are stray bits of shell remove them with larger pieces of shell). Whisk up eggs until frothy and season with salt and pepper, then add Parmigiano-Reggiano and whisk to combine.
• Heat a 10-inch cast-iron or ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil and butter. When butter foams, add potatoes, season with salt and pepper and brown 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and brown a few minutes more, then cover with eggs and let eggs settle. Place frittata in oven and bake on center rack about 15 minutes, then add mozzarella and tomato topping and roast 10 to 12 minutes more, to lightly browned and firm. Let stand at least 10 minutes, then add torn basil, cut and serve.

ZUCCHINI AND FRESH TOMATO PIZZA WITH FONTINA

Steps:

• In a skillet saute the onions, garlic, and salt in the olive oil on medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes, until translucent.
• Add the ground fennel and zucchini and cook until the zucchini starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add the tomatoes and basil.
• Allow to cool somewhat and drain any excess liquid before spreading on the pizza crust.
• Then top with cheese, if you wish, and bake according to the pizza crust directions.
• Enjoy!