August 22, 2014

Fresh Corn and Zucchini Pizza

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Cheesy and delicious, this fresh corn and zucchini pizza is a fantastic way to put your summer produce to use! With a sauce made from corn kernels and plenty of toppings, it’s a fun spin on a classic dish. Vegetarian.

A sliced Fresh Corn and Zucchini Pizza on a pizza peel.

Note: This recipe is NOT dairy free. It was published before Cook Nourish Bliss transitioned to dairy free recipes and remains popular with long time readers. You can try using substitutions to make it dairy free, however I have not tested this myself and can’t say how it will turn out. Or, you can try this killer cheese-free pizza instead!

It’s Friday and we’re celebrating with a ridiculously good pizza. And you know what it includes?

A sauce made out of fresh corn. Corn sauce!!

That’s a weird term that I’m not sure how I feel about. But the sauce itself? It’s pretty awesome.

I typically don’t discriminate against any kind of pizza but I do prefer something that’s not just plain tomato sauce.

I actually would take no sauce and just a light brushing of olive oil over regular, boring old sauce. Can you tell I have a thing against boring?

Several slices of Corn Pizza on a pizza peel.

So we’re really jazzing it up today with this.

Fresh corn kernels are pureed in a food processor with just a hint of garlic, salt and pepper. And that my friends will be the base of this pizza goodness.

I got the idea after making a pot of summery corn chowder.

And after I decided I must put corn in everything until it winds down for the season. Must.

Side angle view of a sliced Corn Pizza on a pizza peel.

How To Make Corn Pizza

So after you make the awesome corn saucy base, the rest of this pizza comes together really quickly.

You’ll top it with some mozzarella cheese (or feel free to use a different kind – you really can’t go wrong here – it is cheese after all!), some more fresh corn kernels, a smidge of red onion and some shaved zucchini.

Combining into one blissfully good fresh corn and zucchini pizza. Dare I say my new favorite combination? That could just be the fresh corn talking.

But seriously. It’s good.

Several slices of Corn Pizza on a white surface and more on a pizza peel.

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Fresh Corn & Zucchini Pizza

Yield: 1 large pizza
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes

Cheesy and delicious, this fresh corn and zucchini pizza is a fantastic way to put your summer produce to use! With a sauce made from corn kernels and plenty of toppings, it’s a fun spin on a classic dish. Vegetarian.

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • olive oil, if needed

For the pizza:

  • 1 ball pizza dough
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500ºF. Place a pizza stone in the oven and allow the stone to heat for at least 30 minutes.

To make the sauce:

  1. Add the corn kernels, garlic, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. If it won’t get moving in the food processor, add about ½ to 1 teaspoon olive oil to get it going (I usually don’t need to add any). Set aside.

To make the pizza:

  1. Place the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and allow the dough to relax for about 10 minutes (but no longer than 30).
  2. Roll out and shape the dough and then transfer to a piece of parchment the size of your pizza stone that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal.
  3. Cut off one end of the zucchini and then use a vegetable peeler to shave the zucchini into thin strips (using the non-cut end to hold it). You want about 1 heaping cup (any extra you can discard). Place the shaved zucchini between paper towels and press down to remove excess moisture. Add to a small bowl and toss with the 1 teaspoon olive oil. Set aside.
  4. Brush the edges of the pizza dough lightly with additional olive oil. Spread the corn “sauce” evenly on the dough. Top with the cheese, the ½ cup corn kernels, the red onion and finally the zucchini.
  5. Transfer to the oven (put the parchment paper with the pizza directly on the pizza stone). Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Slice and serve.

Notes

I use about 3 to 4 ears of corn for this recipe (depending on how big they are).

Prep time includes time to preheat the oven / pizza stone.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 438mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 9g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Main Dish
Main Dish, Meatless, Nut Free, Pizza, Recipes (ALL), Soy Free, Vegetarian, Weeknight
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