Grilled Sicilian Pizza

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Grilled Sicilian Pizza recipe for an outdoor feast

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	16 ounces italian prepared pizza crust ( Boboli is good )
	2 plum tomatoes , thinly sliced
	1 large tomatoes , thinly sliced ( or yellow )
	4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , thinly sliced
	1/3 cup kalamata olive , pitted , halved
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 cup coarsely chopped escarole ( or curly endive )
	1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese ( 1 ounce )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

245

Sugar

Fat

11g

This grilled Sicilian pizza is a fun and flavorful twist on classic pizza. With fresh tomatoes, olives, and escarole, it's a light and healthy option for an outdoor feast. The pizza crust is pre-made for convenience, and grilling gives it a unique smoky flavor and crispy texture. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and savory parmesan or pecorino romano, this pizza is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it up with a fresh garden salad and some ice-cold beverages for the perfect summertime meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2.	Place the pizza crust on the grill and brush the top with olive oil.
3.	Allow the crust to grill for two minutes, then flip it over.
4.	Top the pizza with the sliced plum tomatoes, large tomato, mozzarella cheese, and kalamata olives.
5.	Grill for an additional two to three minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6.	Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped escarole and shredded parmesan cheese or pecorino romano cheese over the top.

PROS

Grilling the pizza gives it a delicious, crispy crust and a smoky, charred flavor.

The fresh tomatoes, olives, and escarole add a healthy, flavorful twist to traditional pizza toppings.

CONS

Using prepared pizza crust can be convenient, but it may contain added preservatives and sodium.

Grilling can be tricky and requires some skill to get the desired results.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, an antioxidant linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.
Kalamata olives are high in healthy monounsaturated fats and also contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Escarole is a good source of fiber, vitamin K, and folate.