Onion Confit, Walnut and Gorgonzola Pizza
Gorgonzola is one of the oldest known blue-veined cheeses, originating in the Italian town of Gorgonzola in the 9th century.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 14 ounce Pizza dough
- 2 large Onions
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Spread the onion confit evenly over the pizza dough.
- Sprinkle the walnuts and gorgonzola cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 430kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19g30%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 14g29%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.