GARDEN-FRESH GRILLED VEGGIE PIZZA

Garden-Fresh Grilled Veggie Pizza image

I have four gardens, including one just for herbs, so I always have a pretty good spread of produce. I created this loaded-up pizza as a fun summer appetizer using some of my best garden goodies. -Dianna Wara, Washington, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large sweet red pepper, halved, stemmed and seeded
1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1/3 cup spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese
8 slices smoked provolone cheese, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Steps:

Mix oil and garlic; brush onto both sides of vegetables. Sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side for pepper and onion, 3-4 minutes per side for zucchini, 2-3 minutes per side for tomatoes., Coarsely chop pepper, onion and zucchini. Spread pizza crust with cream cheese; layer with 4 slices provolone and tomato slices. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup basil, carrots, oregano and thyme. Top with grilled vegetables, then remaining cheese., Grill pizza, covered, over medium heat until bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Top with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.