Grilled Pizzas with Leeks, Asparagus, and Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 medium leeks, halved lengthwise, cut into thin half-moons, and rinsed well
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 8 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Pizza Dough (page 208)
- 4 ounces Taleggio or other soft cheese (such as Camembert or Brie), sliced
- Truffle oil, for drizzling (optional)
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add the leeks; cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms; cook until tender and juices have evaporated, about 4 minutes.
- Add the asparagus and wine; cook until the asparagus is bright green and the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- Heat a grill until medium-hot.
- Generously brush one side of the pizza dough with olive oil; grill, oiled side down, until the underside is golden brown and the top begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Quickly brush the top with olive oil; flip the crust.
- Top with a thin layer of cheese and some of the asparagus mixture.
- Grill until the cheese is just melted, the topping is hot, and the crust is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Slide the pizza with a large spatula onto a cutting board.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with more thyme and with a small amount of truffle oil, if desired.
- Repeat to make more pizzas.
extravirgin olive oil, leeks, shiitake mushrooms, thin, white wine, fresh thyme, salt, cheese, truffle oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-pizzas-with-leeks-asparagus-and-mushrooms-392489 (may not work)