Grilled Margherita Pizza
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Top a prebaked pizza crust with tomato, cheese and herbs for an Italian favorite that's ready in less than 30 minutes.


Grilled Margherita Pizza

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Servings: 9 servings (4 pieces each)
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Grilling, Pizza, Vegetarian

 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cloves
    garlic, finely chopped
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  • 1  teaspoon
    olive or vegetable oil
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  • 1  teaspoon
    dried oregano leaves
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  • 1  package
    prebaked original Italian pizza crust (12 inch, 14 ounces)
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  • 1  
    medium roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced
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  • 2  tablespoons
    coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
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  • 1  cup
    finely shredded Italian cheese blend (4 ounces)
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Directions
1.
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In small bowl, mix garlic, oil and oregano; brush over pizza crust. Top with tomato, basil and cheese.
2.
Cover and grill over medium-low heat 7 to 9 minutes, moving pizza around grill every 2 minutes to prevent bottom from burning, until cheese is melted.
3.
Cut pizza into 36 squares. Serve immediately.

Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Grill over low heat.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 340mg; Total Carbohydrate 20g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g); Protein 8g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 10%; Iron 8%. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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