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

Ingredients

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.