Roasted red peppers, caramelized red onion, goat cheese and fresh basil made for a wonderful pizza last night. Someone (I won't name names) was originally upset that I didn't not include sausage on the pizza. Four slices later he exclaimed, "this vegetarian pizza is awesome". Although I think sausage would been a perfect meat addition to these flavors, the veggie only combination felt healthy and tasted perfect.
ROASTED RED PEPPER, CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA
You will need:
1 cup roasted red peppers
1 onion (red or sweet variety is best)
1 teaspoon sugar
8 ounce package goat cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
pizza dough (I like Publix)
basil
olive oil
coarse salt
Roll out the dough with a little flour into the shape you desire.
Smear a little olive oil on a sheet pan.
Place dough on pan.
Smear crust with a little olive oil.
Sprinkle crust will a little coarse salt.
Slice red onions into thin half moon shapes.
Heat a little oil in a saute pan.
Place onion slices in hot pan.
Sprinkle with a small bit of sugar.
Saute until soft and golden.
Top pizza with roasted red peppers, sweet onions, globs of goat cheese and a thin coating of shredded cheese.
Bake according to dough package directions.
Dress with chopped basil and enjoy!
