Grilled Pears and Blue Cheese Pizza
- 12 inches pre-made prepared pizza crust (or 4 individual pies)
- 4 leeks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 14 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon dry vermouth
- 1 bosc pear
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 ounces blue cheese
- Preheat broiler.
- Cut off roots and dark green leaves of leeks.
- Cut leeks in half lengthwise and wash thoroughly to remove all grit.
- Slice into 1/4" thick slices.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Add leeks, Italian seasoning, and salt, and cook leeks 6-8 minutes, until tender.
- Add dry vermouth and cook, stirring constantly, until vermouth has evaporated.
- Remove from heat.
- Slice pear into 1/4" slices, removing core.
- Toss with lemon juice.
- Grill either with a grill pan heated over high heat sprayed with cooking spray, or on a gas grill.
- Grill 2-3 minutes each side.
- Remove from heat.
- Spread a thin layer of olive oil on prepared crust.
- Spread cooked leeks on crust to within 1" of edge.
- Layer grilled pears on top, and sprinkle blue cheese as the final layer.
- Place under broiler for 5-6 minutes, until cheese and crust have started to brown.
- Serve immediately.
crust, leeks, butter, italian seasoning, salt, bosc pear, lemon juice, blue cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-pears-and-blue-cheese-pizza-387892 (may not work)