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Grilled Autumn Vegetable Naan Pizza

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Ingredients

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 small zucchini
  • 2 summer squash
  • 2 Carrots
  • 3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • Baby arugula
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • 4 large pieces of Naan
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

METHOD:

For the Whipped Ricotta:

  • Combine the ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, zest and salt, in a food processor with metal blade or a blender.
  • Blend for 2 minutes or until silky smooth in the food processor or blender, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container once or twice with a spatula. Set aside in the refrigerator.

For the pizza:

  • Cut zucchini and summer squash and carrots lengthwise no more than ¼ inches thick.
  • Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill over medium-high until charred and just tender, 3 minutes per side. Toss scallions with 1 teaspoon olive oil and grill, turning occasionally, until just tender; transfer to a board and cut into pieces.
  • Lightly brush oil onto Naan bread and grill until toasted, 1 minute per side,
  • Spread ricotta on each piece of Naan, then top with zucchini, squash, carrots, tomatoes and and scallions. Top with baby arugula and a few goat cheese crumbles. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.