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Grilled pizza on the braai with mixed vegetables
One of the joys of braaied pizza is its customisability - top it with feta, thin slices of prosciutto, or a handful of fresh basil leaves.
Grilling pizza on the braai brings a smoky, crisp charm that oven-baked pizza can’t quite replicate. It’s a fun, interactive way to enjoy pizza outdoors, and with Harvestime All-in-one-Pot Mixed Vegetables, you get a convenient boost of flavour and nutrition that makes this dish stand out. Combining the veggies with your favourite pizza toppings over a crisped, slightly charred crust turns an ordinary pizza into a summer delight.
Servings: 4 – 6 portions | Cooking time: 1 Hour and 20 minutes | Serves: 4 – 6
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough:
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 200ml warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pizza Toppings:
- 200g Harvestime All-in-one-Pot Mixed Vegetables
- 150g pizza sauce
- 200g Mozzarella cheese, grated
- 150g cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
Method
Prepare the pizza dough:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 – 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture and stir until it comes together to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Prepare the braai:
- Preheat your braai grill to medium-high heat. Ensure the grates are clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking.
Prepare the pizza toppings:
- While the dough is rising, you can prepare the toppings. Heat oil in the wok and stir fry on a high heat Harvestime All-in-one-Pot Mixed Vegetables for 2 – 3 minutes and set them aside.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide it into portions for individual pizzas or one large pizza.
- Roll out each portion into a thin round crust. If making individual pizzas, aim for about 20cm – 20cm in diameter.
Grill the pizza crust:
- Place the pizza dough directly on the grill grates or pizza tray.
- Grill for 2 – 3 minutes on one side until it starts to puff up and develop grill marks.
- Flip the crust and grill for an additional 1 – 2 minutes. Remove from the grill.
Assemble the pizza:
- Brush the grilled side of the pizza crust with olive oil.
- Spread pizza sauce over the grilled side, leaving a small border around the edge for the crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add the stir-fried Harvestime All-in-one-Pot Mixed Vegetables and season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Finally, sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
Grill the pizza:
- Place the assembled pizza back on the grill and close the lid. Grill for an additional 5 – 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and the crust is crisp and golden.
- Carefully remove the grilled pizza from the braai and let it cool for a minute.
