Fig and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Figs and pizza? You betcha. Gorgonzola and goat cheese work well with figs. Meat-lovers could add some prosciutto or pancetta. Ready-made pizza dough is available at Trader Joe's.
Source: Press Democrat
Submitted on: 10-8-03
Course: Entree
Nationality / region: (not specified)
Time to prepare:
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 package ready-made pizza dough
2 medium onions, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large heirloom tomato, slices
6 figs, sliced
4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Directions:
Saute onions in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar for 40 minutes on low heat, until they caramelize.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Roll out pizza dough and place in a pizza pan or on a baking sheet, pinching edges to form crust.
Shake a little olive oil on top of the dough. Add garlic, onions and sliced tomatoes, then place figs in between the tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.