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GRILLED CHORIZO, GOAT CHEESE, AND WATERCRESS PITA PIZZAS



Grilled Chorizo, Goat Cheese, and Watercress Pita Pizzas image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 ounces fresh pork or beef chorizo sausages, plastic casings removed
4 cups (packed) watercress tops, divided
8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
8 5- to 6-inch-diameter pita breads
Olive oil
3 mini sweet peppers (1 yellow, 1 orange, and 1 red), cut into thin rings

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sauté chorizo in large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up with spoon, about 8 minutes. Transfer chorizo to sieve set over bowl and drain. Mix 2 1/2 cups watercress and goat cheese in medium bowl.
  • Lightly brush 1 side of each pita bread with oil. Grill, oiled side down, until bottom is just crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to work surface, grilled side up. Cover each pita bread with cheese mixture, chorizo, and several sweet pepper rings, dividing equally.
  • Return pita pizzas to barbecue. Grill, covered, until goat cheese softens, about 2 minutes. Transfer pita pizzas to serving platter. Top each with more watercress and serve.

GRILLED CHORIZO PIZZAS



Grilled Chorizo Pizzas image

I love grilling in the summer and this recipe incorporates some of my favorite flavors. It's a little more work to grill the corn and chorizo ahead of time, but the smoky flavor it adds to the final dish makes it worth it. -Neema Enriquez, Washington, Washington DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large ear sweet corn in husk
2 uncooked chorizo links (4 ounces each)
4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)
Cooking spray
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups shredded Manchego cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Carefully peel back corn husk to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husk and secure with kitchen string. Grill corn and chorizo, covered, over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and corn is tender, turning occasionally., Cut corn from cob; place in a small bowl. Chop chorizo; place in another bowl., Coat both sides of pita breads with cooking spray. Grill pitas, covered, over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or until warm. Turn pitas; top with corn, chorizo, red pepper, cheese and cilantro. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 40g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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