Grilled Feta Pizza by @feelgoodfoodie

42 min

4 servings

🍅

150 g

Grape tomatoes

🧀

230 g

Feta block

🧄

9 g

Garlic cloves

🫒

45 ml

Olive oil

🌿

1 tbsp

Basil

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

🍕

450 g

Pizza dough

🌿

6 g

Fresh basil leaves

🌾

8 g

Flour

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the outdoor grill to high heat, about 500°F (260°C), with the lid closed.

  2. Halve
    • grape tomatoes
    • fresh basil

    Halve 1 cup grape tomatoes and finely chop 1 tablespoon fresh basil.

  3. Place
    • grape tomatoes
    • feta cheese block
    • garlic

    Place the halved grape tomatoes, 8 oz feta cheese block, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chopped basil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in the center of a large sheet of aluminum foil.

  4. Fold
    • Feta block

    Fold and seal the aluminum foil around the feta mixture to form a tightly closed packet.

  5. Grill
    • Grape tomatoes
    • Feta block

    Grill the foil packet for 15 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and melted.

  6. Place
    • all-purpose flour

    Place parchment paper on a flat work surface and lightly dust it with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.

  7. Step
    • pizza dough

    Stretch 1 lb room-temperature pizza dough into a 12- to 14-inch round on the floured parchment paper.

  8. Brush
    • olive oil
    • pizza dough

    Brush one side of the stretched pizza dough with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  9. Transfer
    • pizza dough

    Transfer the dough to the hot grill with the oiled side facing down, then peel away the parchment paper.

  10. Cook
    • pizza dough

    Close the grill lid and cook the dough for 2 to 3 minutes, until the underside is firm and lightly charred.

  11. Brush
    • olive oil
    • pizza dough

    Brush the upper side of the crust with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, then flip the crust over.

  12. Grill
    • pizza dough

    Grill the second side of the crust for 2 minutes, then transfer the grilled crust to a serving platter.

  13. Mash
    • feta cheese block
    • grape tomatoes
    • garlic

    Carefully open the hot foil packet and mash the softened feta and burst tomatoes with a fork until thick and creamy.

  14. Spread
    • pizza dough
    • feta cheese block
    • grape tomatoes

    Spread the grilled feta tomato sauce evenly over the grilled pizza crust.

  15. Top
    • fresh basil

    Top the pizza with the remaining fresh basil leaves, then slice and serve immediately.

Grilled Feta Pizza by @feelgoodfoodie

42 min

4 servings

🍅

150 g

Grape tomatoes

🧀

230 g

Feta block

🧄

9 g

Garlic cloves

🫒

45 ml

Olive oil

🌿

1 tbsp

Basil

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

🍕

450 g

Pizza dough

🌿

6 g

Fresh basil leaves

🌾

8 g

Flour

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Preheat the outdoor grill to high heat, about 500°F (260°C), with the lid closed.

  2. Step 2/15

    Halve 1 cup grape tomatoes and finely chop 1 tablespoon fresh basil.

    🍅grape tomatoes
    🌿fresh basil
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/15

    Place the halved grape tomatoes, 8 oz feta cheese block, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chopped basil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in the center of a large sheet of aluminum foil.

    🍅grape tomatoes
    🧀feta cheese block
    🧄garlic
    🫒olive oil
    🌿fresh basil
    ⚫freshly ground black pepper
    🧻aluminum foil
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/15

    Fold and seal the aluminum foil around the feta mixture to form a tightly closed packet.

    🧻aluminum foil

  5. Step 5/15

    Grill the foil packet for 15 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and melted.

    🥢tongs
    🧻aluminum foil

  6. Step 6/15

    Place parchment paper on a flat work surface and lightly dust it with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.

    🌾all-purpose flour
    📜parchment paper
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/15

    Stretch 1 lb room-temperature pizza dough into a 12- to 14-inch round on the floured parchment paper.

    🍕pizza dough
    📜parchment paper

  8. Step 8/15

    Brush one side of the stretched pizza dough with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.

    🫒olive oil
    🍕pizza dough
    🖌️pastry brush
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/15

    Transfer the dough to the hot grill with the oiled side facing down, then peel away the parchment paper.

    🍕pizza dough
    🍕pizza peel
    📜parchment paper

  10. Step 10/15

    Close the grill lid and cook the dough for 2 to 3 minutes, until the underside is firm and lightly charred.

    🍕pizza dough

  11. Step 11/15

    Brush the upper side of the crust with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, then flip the crust over.

    🫒olive oil
    🍕pizza dough
    🖌️pastry brush
    🥢tongs

  12. Step 12/15

    Grill the second side of the crust for 2 minutes, then transfer the grilled crust to a serving platter.

    🍕pizza dough
    🥢tongs
    🍽️serving platter

  13. Step 13/15

    Carefully open the hot foil packet and mash the softened feta and burst tomatoes with a fork until thick and creamy.

    🧀feta cheese block
    🍅grape tomatoes
    🧄garlic
    🌿fresh basil
    🫒olive oil
    ⚫freshly ground black pepper
    🧻aluminum foil
    🍴fork

  14. Step 14/15

    Spread the grilled feta tomato sauce evenly over the grilled pizza crust.

    🍕pizza dough
    🧀feta cheese block
    🍅grape tomatoes
    🍴fork
    🍽️serving platter

  15. Step 15/15

    Top the pizza with the remaining fresh basil leaves, then slice and serve immediately.

    🌿fresh basil
    🔪chef's knife
    🍕pizza cutter
    🍽️serving platter

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oil, Condiments, Grains, Bakery

Ingredients

Grape tomatoes, Feta block, Garlic cloves, Olive oil, Basil, Black pepper, Pizza dough, Fresh basil leaves, Flour

Notes

Grape tomatoes (halved), Feta block (drained), Olive oil (plus more for brushing), Basil (chopped), Black pepper (freshly ground), Pizza dough (room temperature), Fresh basil leaves (a handful, for topping), Flour (for lightly flouring the surface)

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Mediterranean diet

Calories

610 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 24g, Carbohydrates: 78g, Dietary fiber: 4g, Total fat: 23g, Saturated fat: 10g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 350mg, Sodium: 1030mg, Potassium: 280mg, Iron: 3.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 210mcg, Vitamin C: 10mg, Vitamin K: 16mcg, Folate: 90mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

22 minutes

Overall

42 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

aluminum foil, parchment paper, cutting board, chef's knife, measuring cups, measuring spoons, pastry brush, fork, tongs, pizza peel, serving platter, pizza cutter

Appliances

Grill

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Summer, Barbecue, Casual gathering, Game day

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American, Mediterranean

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Chewy, Creamy, Melty, Juicy, Charred

Flavors

Tangy, Salty, Savory, Herby, Garlicky, Smoky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store slices in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat on a grill, skillet, or oven), freezer : 60 days (Wrap individual slices tightly,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze as soon as fully cooled)