Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust
Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust brings a smoky, crackly base topped with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a rich blend of fresh mozzarella and nutty Asiago. Each bite balances creamy melt with bright, fresh acidity and a hint of pepper. Serve hot off the grill for casual dinners, backyard gatherings, or summer pizza nights.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Place the pizza dough in a bowl to rise until it is 2 to 3 times its original size, about 1 hour. Lightly flour a work surface and a rolling pin. Divide the dough in half; roll each half into a circle 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Set the pizza dough rounds on the preheated grill using a wooden paddle (pizza peel) and close the lid; cook until grill marks form on the bottom of each round, 3 to 5 minutes. Take them off the grill and flip them over onto a work surface. Reduce the grill heat to medium.
- 4
Brush each round with olive oil. Spread half of the Asiago cheese on each crust; add the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Move the pizzas back to the grill with the wooden paddle and close the lid. Cook until the bottoms are done with grill marks and the cheese is melted, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 497.51 kcal High 25%
- Protein 20.51 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 49.75 g 18%
- Total Fat 24.49 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.4 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 43.65 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 845.18 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.97 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 6.46 g --
- Added Sugars 1.35 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 383.59 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 3.26 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 394.34 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 226.91 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 15.4 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Char Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 497.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Pizza Dough. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 497.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust healthy?
- Char-Grilled Margherita Pizza with Crispy Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 497.51 calories and 20.51 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 845.18 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.4 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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