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Red Pepper-Basil Pesto Pizza (Bobby Flay) Recipe

Red Pepper-Basil Pesto Pizza (Bobby Flay) Recipe

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Red Pepper-Basil Pesto Pizza (Bobby Flay)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 medium red bell peppers, stemmed
2 tbsp canola oil
salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp pine nuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan
pizza dough , recipe follows
canola oil , as needed
salt and freshly cracked black pepper
red pepper-basil pesto , see recipe above
12 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 wedge parmigiano-reggiano, shaved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups baby arugula leaves
3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling (chef's note: using bread flour will give you a much crisper crust. if you can'tsp find bread flour, you can substitute it with all-purpose flour which will give you a chewier crust.)
1 tsp sugar
1 envelope instant dry yeast
2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water , 110 degrees f
2 tbsp olive oil , plus 2 tsp

Directions:

For the pesto:
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.
Put the peppers on a baking sheet, rub them with the canola oil and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Roast until they are slightly charred and soft, turning several times, about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let them steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skins and seeds.
Put the peppers, garlic, basil and pine nuts into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube and pulse to emulsify. Add the cheese and salt and pepper, to taste and pulse a few more times just to combine. Scrape the mixture into a bowl.
For the pizza:
Light a grill to high heat.
Roll the pizza dough into 2 (12-inch) circles, brush the top with some canola oil, and season them with salt and black pepper, to taste. Put them on the grill, oiled side down, and grill until the bottoms are slightly charred and golden brown. Brush the tops with additional oil before flipping the pizzas over. Continue grilling until the crusts are just firm, about 40 seconds.
Transfer the shells to a baking sheet, top each with some of the pesto, mozzarella and shaved Parmigiano and return them to the grill. Close the cover and grill until the cheese melts. Remove the pizzas from the grill and finish the pizza with some sliced red onion and handful of arugula. Slice and serve.
Pizza Dough:
Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine. While the mixer is running, add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil and beat until the dough forms into a ball. If the dough is sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.
Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	977.3 Kcal (4092 kJ)
Calories from fat	341.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.94g	58%
Cholesterol	20.81mg	7%
Sodium	1799.75mg	75%
Potassium	447.16mg	10%
Total Carbs	112.27g	37%
Sugars	5.31g	21%
Dietary Fiber	6.76g	27%
Protein	48.39g	97%
Vitamin C	63.7mg	106%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	31.3mg	174%
Calcium	951mg	95%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.54 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.02g	58%
Cholesterol	4.4mg	7%
Sodium	380.35mg	75%
Potassium	94.5mg	10%
Total Carbs	23.73g	37%
Sugars	1.12g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	27%
Protein	10.23g	97%
Vitamin C	13.5mg	106%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	49%
Iron	6.6mg	174%
Calcium	201mg	95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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