Vegetarian French Onion Pizza Recipe
It is no secret that caramelized onions are literally the best. They are great for topping burgers and they make up a large part of the best soup (French onion soup), but, have you ever used them as a topping on a pizza. This vegetarian French Onion Pizza recipe is easy to make and will please even the staunchest meat-i-tarians. If you’re a fan of two of the most comforting foods on the planet try this flavor combination. It’ll blow your mind and your tastebuds.
Vegetarian French Onion Pizza Recipe
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- 2 tbsp. (28 g) butter
- 1 tbsp. (15 ml)oil
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 lbs. / 4 to 5 medium / 3 large, sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp. (30 ml) soy sauce
- ½ cup (118 ml) mushroom broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package premade pizza dough
- 1 tbsp. (15 ml) oil (peanut or sunflower are ideal)
- ¼ cup (29 g) shredded gruyere cheese
- ¼ cup (29 g) shredded Emmenthal cheese
- ½ cup (29 g) shredded mozzarella
- Parmesan for garnish
- Prepare the barbecue by lighting the bottom burners to medium-low and placing a cast iron frying pan over the lit burners to preheat. (You can also skip this step and caramelize the onions on your stovetop instead.)
- Slice the onions thin and mince the garlic. Bring the pizza dough out onto the counter to come to room temperature.
- Melt the butter and oil in your preheated cast iron frying pan, add the bay and 4 sprigs of thyme, then the onions. Slowly cook the onions until they become a deep golden color. Add the garlic, cooking for another few minutes.
- Pour in the soy and mushroom broth. Cook for a little longer, until the liquid reduces by about half. Remove from the barbecue if you used it and discard the bay and thyme before setting aside.
- Preheat the barbecue to 500°F.
- Rub the stainless steel pizza pan with a neutral oil like peanut or sunflower. Roll the pizza dough out on a well-floured surface. Move the rolled-out pizza dough onto the pizza pan. Brush the pizza crust with any liquid remaining in the onion pan over the pizza dough, leaving at least half an inch around the edge for the crust. Top the dough with half to three-quarters of the cheese, then the caramelized onions. Add a little extra cheese on top.
- Bake the pizza on the barbecue for 10 to 15 minutes or until the bottom is crunchy and the toppings are melty and bubbly.
- Garnish the pizza with parmesan and the remaining thyme before slicing and serving.
Try this delicious Vegetarian French Onion Pizza Recipe the next time you have a party. I mean, why settle for ordinary when you can be extraordinary? Your guests will love the unique flavor and texture so much that they won’t even notice that it’s vegetarian. What are your favorite pizza toppings? Share your favorite pizza recipes and photos on our social pages like Facebook and Instagram, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #FreestyleGrilling.
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Thinly slice the onions, then gently cook them over medium-low heat
Once the onions are caramelized, add the stock, soy, and fresh herbs
Reduce the onions and liquid until the stock mixture is at least half gone
Lay down some cheese, top with onions, then more cheese
When it's ready, remove the pizza from the barbecue
Serve topped with fresh herbs and parmesan
Look at that cheese pull!
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I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.
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Thinly slice the onions, then gently cook them over medium-low heat
Once the onions are caramelized, add the stock, soy, and fresh herbs
Reduce the onions and liquid until the stock mixture is at least half gone
Lay down some cheese, top with onions, then more cheese
When it's ready, remove the pizza from the barbecue
Serve topped with fresh herbs and parmesan
Look at that cheese pull!
Don't forget to share