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Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam + An Awesome GIVEAWAY!

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This delicious and easy grilled pizza is on whole wheat pizza crust, topped with winter flavors, like a homemade maple onion jam, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, shaved Brussel sprouts and mushrooms. And it’s made on the Weber Spirit II grill which makes it perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This post is sponsored by The Home Depot.

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Pizza is simply the best. I never in my entire life met a person who doesn’t like pizza. Seriously, never! My favorite pizza is… homemade pizza, made from scratch. I like making the dough and choosing the toppings because I get to try new flavor combinations and because I can make it healthy. That’s always a plus.

READ: I like control!

My new favorite way of making pizza at home is on the grill. Grilled pizza is delicious. You get more texture and flavor on the grill PLUS it’s so easy! I love the crispy, charred crust with a soft inside, and making pizza on the grill is super quick, too.

For this post, I partnered with The Home Depot to show you how to make grilled pizza from scratch, including how to make whole wheat pizza crust, how to choose grilled pizza toppings, and, of course how to grill pizza. Everything is super simple especially when you’ve got yourself a Weber grill that makes grilling easy and delicious.

Okay, so let’s talk for a quick sec on this grilled pizza recipe.  It has a crispy grilled pizza crust, topped with homemade maple onion jam, shaved Brussels sprouts, and some other goodies, including mushrooms, garlic, ricotta, and mozzarella.

How yummy does this sound?

Extra yummy, right?

Ok, are you ready for pizza night?

Tossing the onions with olive oil, coconut sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, and nutmeg to make maple onion jam.Cooking onions covered by spiced including coconut sugar, sea salt, black pepper, garlic, nutmeg, and olive oil in a skillet to make maple onion jam.

IS PIZZA HEALTHY?

Everybody loves pizza, everybody wants to eat pizza but… is pizza healthy?

Well, you can eat pizza in 2 ways…

  • the unhealthy way – with crusts made with refined flours, covered in cheese and fatty meats OR
  • the healthy way – with seasonal veggies and other grilled pizza toppings that are good for you and whole wheat pizza crust.

Friends, rest assured, this grilled pizza recipe makes a healthy pizza. And a flavorful pizza. And a totes delicious pizza.

Mixing the ingredients for the whole wheat pizza dough including whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, sea salt and olive oil in a mixing bowl.

HOW TO MAKE WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH

When the pizza dough is whole wheat, you don’t have to worry as much about empty carbs anymore. Why?  Because you get fiber, nutrients, and complex carbs that are good for you in the crust.

Awesome, right?

And making whole wheat pizza dough is super easy. You just have to replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. That’s pretty much it. If you don’t know how to make whole wheat pizza dough, here are the steps for my grilled pizza dough recipe:

  1. mix dry ingredients (whole wheat pastry flour, sea salt, and baking powder) in a large mixing bowl;
  2. mix water with olive oil in a separate bowl;
  3. add the water mixture over the flour mixture and stir to incorporate;
  4. mix until you form a dough;
  5. knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes;
  6. roll the dough and cook the dough.

Some extra useful tips:

  • if the dough is too dry, add more water;
  • if the dough is too sticky, add more flour.

I use baking powder in this dough instead of yeast to make it rise as fast as possible on the grill.

Mixing the cooked onions with apple cider vinegar and maple syrup to make maple onion jam. The jam will be used to spread on the grilled pizza instead of tomato sauce.The flavorful and delicious maple onion jam in the blender right after it's been blended to make it spreadable. The maple onion jam will be used on grilled pizza.

ONION MAPLE JAM

Most pizzas are made with some sort of tomato sauce. However, I decided to spice things up and try something different with this grilled pizza. So I made a delicious onion maple jam.  I think the onion and maple flavors go perfectly with this winter-themed pizza recipe, too.  So good!

This maple onion jam is a nice and flavorful spread for our grilled pizza and it’s easy to make. All you have to do is…

  1. mix the ingredients (except the apple cider vinegar and maple syrup);
  2. cook it over medium heat for about 20 minutes;
  3. add apple cider vinegar and maple syrup;
  4. cool and blend until it’s spreadable but still a little chunky.

The whole wheat pizza crust cooking on the Weber grill.

HOW TO CHOOSE A GRILL

When it comes to how to choose a grill, there are some things I really look for, including:

  • high-quality;
  • durability;
  • affordable price.

I also like to meal prep on the grill so I have a few extra requirements, which are:

  • enough grilling space;
  • consistent heating and heat retention to be sure my meat and veggies are evenly cooked.

That’s why I love my Weber Spirit II grill so much. I don’t have to worry about inconsistent heating or enough grilling space. Plus the Weber grill makes the best-grilled pizza.

Making grilled pizza with whole wheat pizza crust, maple onion ham Brussel sprouts, mushrooms, ricotta, and mozzarella on the Weber grill.

CHARCOAL VS GAS GRILLS

If you don’t know what type of grill to choose, let’s discuss charcoal vs gas grill to see which option is better.

A while ago, scientists warned us that charcoal grilled meats and veggies contain many carcinogens and are infused with smoke which is not very good for us and our health. However, gas grills don’t have this problem since they are heated with propane which they don’t contain extra carcinogens and they make less smoke.

That being said, there are other benefits of gas grills you should be aware of:

  • gas is cheaper than charcoal;
  • cleaning a gas grill is easier than cleaning a charcoal grill;

And the Weber Spirit II gives you some extra benefits…

  • amazing heat distribution and retention which means you can cook on lower temperatures;
  • uses less propane than other gas grills;
  • comes with a warming rack that will keep your food warm until you finish cooking;
  • extra space for your grilling tools.

Plus gas grills heat up and stay at the temperature you want which makes grilling much easier than with a charcoal grill.

Grilling the healthy Pizza with Maple Onion Jam on the Weber grill.

HOW TO COOK PIZZA ON THE GRILL

After all this grilling talk, it’s time to discuss the most important step involved in the making of our grilled pizza – how to cook pizza on the grill!

  1. start by heating up the grill to 350 degrees F;
  2. rub the grates of the grill with olive oil;
  3. transfer the whole wheat pizza crust to the grill and spread it out flat;
  4. grill for 2-4 minutes with the lid closed;
  5. remove the crust from the grill, flip it over, and add the grilled pizza toppings;
  6. return the pizza to the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes with the lid on.
  7. remove from the grate and enjoy.

Freshly made Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam.

HEALTHY GRILLED PIZZA TOPPINGS

Pizza is so well loved and yummy because you can make it taste exactly as you want. There are many grilled pizza toppings you can choose from and the possibilities for grilled pizza recipes are endless. Some are healthier than others.

For this grilled pizza, I chose:

  • maple onion jam spread;
  • Brussels sprouts;
  • mushrooms;
  • garlic;
  • ricotta;
  • mozzarella.

Oh, the goodness!

I love how all these flavors come together in this delicious and crispy grilled pizza. But there are other healthy pizza toppings you can try, including bell peppers, shredded chicken, red onions. Basically all the veggies you can think of, lean meats, and some fruits. Yeah, I believe fruits belong on pizza…sometimes.  Also, you can try mixing toppings with different sauces including tomato sauce or a clean barbecue sauce.

To avoid making a soggy pizza, make sure your grilled pizza toppings are prepped right, specifically:

  • Do not pile on the toppings. The more toppings, the more juices, which can lead to soggy pizza.
  • Make sure the toppings are finely sliced to make sure they are all perfectly cooked once the pizza crust is ready.

Slicing the Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam with a pizza slicer.Slices of Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, ricotta, and mozzarella.

HOW TO REHEAT GRILLED PIZZA

Nothing compares to the flavors and texture of grilled pizza. But you might struggle with the leftovers because you don’t know how to reheat pizza. I rarely (read: almost never) run into this problem because pizza leftovers are not really a thing in my house. However, if you do, here are some options for how to reheat pizza:

  • Microwave it – this is the most convenient method for reheating pizza and the fastest (30 seconds should do the trick) one too. Use a paper towel on the plate to absorb moisture and to prevent soggy pizza.
  • Reheat pizza in the oven – to reheat grilled pizza in the oven start by heating the oven to 350 degrees F. Reheat the grilled pizza for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Reheat pizza in a skillet – start by preheating the skillet on medium heat, add pizza, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the grilled pizza cook for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Reheat pizza on the grill – preheat the Weber grill, place pizza on the grate, and grill for 5-6 minutes.

WEBER SPIRIT II GIVEAWAY!!

I have super exciting news to share! Do you want your very own Weber Spirit II Grill just like the one I used to make this recipe AND to make your own homemade grilled pizzas and all sorts of other great, healthy grilling recipes???  Enter for your chance to win your very own grill. I’m giving away one of these amazing grills as a special thank you for your support and for being so awesome.   The giveaway ends 12 AM CST on 12/9/18. Good luck!

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3 MORE HEALTHY GRILLED RECIPES

I love making grilled pizza. But I love grilling meats and veggies, too. So, with that being said, here are 3 other healthy grilled recipes I adore and want to share with you.

FALL MEAL PREP ON THE GRILL

Make the best of the last days of Fall with this Fall Meal Prep on the Grill. You’ll get amazing Fall flavors from the veggies plus a delicious grilled chicken that’s super flavorful and juicy.

The harvest Fall meal prep bowl ready to be served.

Healthy Fall grilling means amazing flavors but also a quick and simple way to prep dinner for an entire week. Get the recipe.

GRILLED HAWAIIAN TURKEY TERIYAKI BOWL

Less than 10 minutes to make the turkey cutlets for this Grilled Hawaiian Turkey Teriyaki Bowl. Isn’t that amazing? It is. And you get lean protein and amazing flavors without too much hassle.

Grilled Hawaiian Turkey Teriyaki Bowl | So many delicious flavors and agreat start to the grilling season | A Sweet Pea Chef #ad

This Grilled Hawaiian Turkey Teriyaki Bowl is perfect for a weeknight dinner. And it’s quick and easy, healthy, and flavorful. Get the recipe.

GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS WITH YOGURT RANCH DIP

These Grilled Chicken Wings With Yogurt Ranch Dip make the perfect appetizer and they are loved by everybody. Including myself and I have to admit I’m not the biggest fan of chicken wings. But these ones I love.

Grilled Chicken Wings with Yogurt Ranch Dip | The PERFECT summer BBQ appetizer. | A Sweet Pea Chef

Grilled chicken wings are easy to make and if you use the savory spice rub and pair them with the yogurt ranch dip, you’ve got a winning recipe that is finger-licking good. Get the recipe.

Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam

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Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam | Learn how to make delicious and flavorful pizza on the grill | A Sweet Pea Chef
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Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam and Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

This delicious and easy grilled pizza is on whole wheat pizza crust, topped with winter flavors, like a homemade maple onion jam, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, shaved Brussel sprouts and mushrooms.

Categories: Clean Eating, Easy Dinner, Grill, Pizza,, Vegetarian, Weeknight Dinner
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 276 kcal
Author: Lacey Baier
Ingredients
For the Maple Onion Jam:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 pounds yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
For the Whole Wheat Pizza Crust:
  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Grilled Pizza:
  • 1/3 cup Maple Onion Jam (see above recipe)
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, shaved or thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cremini mushrooms (appox. 4-5 mushrooms)
  • 2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella, shredded
  • 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
For the Maple Onion Jam:

  1. In a deep skillet or stock pot, combine olive oil, thinly sliced yellow onions, coconut sugar, minced garlic, sea salt, ground nutmeg, and black pepper, and toss everything together to combine.

  2. Cook this over medium heat for about 20 minutes, during which time the onions will start to caramelize and turn golden brown. If you find the onions start to burn, you can reduce the heat a little and add in a little water to help it out. 

  3. Once the onions are tender and caramelized, add in the apple cider vinegar, and pure maple syrup, and toss to incorporate.

  4. Allow this to cool a little and then transfer it to a food processor or blender.

  5. Pulse until the mixture is chunky, but spreadable, about 6-8 times. Then, set this aside.

For the Whole Wheat Pizza Crust:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, and sea salt, and whisk together until thoroughly combined.

  2. In a separate bowl, combine water and olive oil in and stir to combine.

  3. Slowly add water mixture to the flour mixture, stirring to incorporate. Mix together until a dough forms.  The dough should be soft, but not sticky. You can add a little more water if it's too dry, a tablespoon at a time. If it's too sticky, just add a little more flour.

  4. Once the dough has formed into a ball, knead the dough for 5 minutes.  Then, roll the dough out into a large circle using a rolling pin or by stretching it with your hands.  Do not make a raised rim for the crust since that will make it tricky to grill - keep the edges flat.

For the Grilled Pizza:

  1. Heat the Weber Spirit II Grill to about 350 degrees F. You’ll know the grill is ready when you can’t hold your hand over the heat for more than 2 seconds before it gets too hot. Make sure to rub the grates with some olive oil before we get started, too, so the pizza doesn’t stick. I use a clean rag and then dab it with a good amount of olive oil.

  2. Transfer the crust to the grill and carefully spread it out using your fingers if necessary. Grill one side of the pizza crust for about 2-4 minutes with the lid closed. You’ll know the crust is ready to move once grill lines appear on the bottom and it moves easily on the grates. Plus, you’ll probably see bubbles start to appear in the crust.

  3. Then using a cookie sheet or a pizza peel, carefully remove the pizza crust from the grill in order to add our toppings.

  4. Keep the grill covered so it retains its heat for the next step, but turn it down a little as well.

  5. Flip over the crust and add our toppings to the grilled size of the pizza crust.

  6. Carefully brush the outer edge of the crust with some olive oil, and then add your toppings. 

  7. Add a layer of the maple onion jam, followed by thinly sliced cremini mushrooms, shaved brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced garlic cloves, a few dollops of ricotta cheese, and a light sprinkling of mozzarella cheese to finish it off. Be careful not to pile on the sauce and toppings to avoid making a soggy pizza. The more toppings on the pizza that cook and release juices, the more juices on the pizza.

  8. Now, slide the prepped pizza back onto the grill.
  9. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 more minutes, or until the bottom begins to char and the cheese is bubbly.

  10. Remove from the grate with a spatula or peel and then transfer onto a cutting board or other flat surface and let rest for a couple minutes before cutting into slices.

  11. You can slice it using a large knife or a handy pizza cutter. Then, I like to garnish it with some chopped walnuts for a little texture.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam and Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 276 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 700mg29%
Potassium 536mg15%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 140IU3%
Vitamin C 18.1mg22%
Calcium 151mg15%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Lacey Baier

Hey there! I’m Lacey Baier and I’d like to welcome you! I’m a healthy lifestyle influencer and the creator of this clean-eating blog and YouTube channel, as well as cleanish, my clean-eating supplement brand. My recipes have been published on Food Network, Good Morning America, FoxNews, Tastemade, Fitness Magazine, and much more. I live in Austin, Texas with my husband and four kiddos. Let’s get started!

139 thoughts on “Grilled Pizza with Maple Onion Jam + An Awesome GIVEAWAY!”

  2. 5 stars
    The toppings that I would add specifically to my grilled pizza would be: applewood bacon,truffle cream with roasted red grapes and crumbled feta.

  8. Bacon…not Canadian Bacon either..Pork Bacon,Pineapple,Sausage,Mushrooms,Banana Peppers and maybe some Pepperoni.

  11. Onion maple jam sounds utterly delicious! I’ve never heard of that before. Now I really want to try it. I’d have that, for sure, with mozzarella, beef and olives

  12. This looks so YUM! I’d love to add pineapple (grilled, even!), red onion, maybe a schmear of garlicky-herby ricotta or other soft cheese on the base. I’d also love to try your recipe – especially the maple onion jam!

  26. My grilled pizza inclused homemade sauce, spinach, lemon marinated artichokes, feta cheese, and crushed walnuts. 🙂

  43. 4 stars
    I would go with a simple pepperoni and mushrooms. Then I’d throw on a little red peppers and parm cheese.

  44. 5 stars
    Definitely mushrooms and a light sprinkling of a spicy Italian sausage…
    I am anxious to try the maple onion jam!

  58. 4 stars
    a little marinara sauce, Mushrooms, grilled red peppers, crushed red pepper,and of course mozzarella cheese.

  59. 5 stars
    Wow, I’ve never heard of cooking a pizza right on the grates, I thought I needed a ceramic disc. Whole wheat crust makes this a great recipe find! Thanks.

  66. I think I’d like tomato and mushroom and maybe some grilled peppers. Green and red peppers specifically for some Christmas spirit 🙂

  69. Toppings I would add to my pizza include diced green bell pepper and sliced portobello mushrooms.

  76. 5 stars
    I just bought a slow cooker so I’m going to try the Healthy Slow Cooker Beef Stew !!!!!

  80. Love it with just a little sauce, cheese,oregano and roasted garlic with a pinch of red pepper flakes!

  81. I’m a pineapple kind of girl, yep I’m that person. lol. Brussel sprouts are interesting that might be a great way to get kiddos to eat them,

  82. Everything tastes better grilled, but man oh man…that pizza recipe has me hangry and wanting to use the grill in 30 degree weather!

  98. 5 stars
    Is there any food that isn’t made better by grilling?! YUM!! I would top my grilled pizza with manchego cheese, bacon, and onion. I’m so hungry for lunch right now!

  99. 5 stars
    I would add some pepperoni and ground beef to mine. I like my pepperoni a little overcooked, so the grill might be better at that.

  105. The Turkey Avocado Club grilled pizza: spinach leaves torn, avocado slices, halved grape tomatoes, grilled turkey slices, crispy bacon crumbles, provolone cheese and sprinkled with a few olive pieces.

  114. Can’t wait to try grilling a pizza once the weather clears up. I always love green peppers and onions on mine!

  121. 5 stars
    Loved it! I would instead use my homemade tomato sauce, and would add red onions to the topping.

  126. This looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try this recipe on my Traeger. I enjoy pizza at home so much more because I can control the ingredients and quality. Than k you for a great looking recipe!

  127. U would like to make a grilled pizza with caramelized onions (would use your use it sound better), a small amount of various roasted vegetables (sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, radish and buttenut squash), with a light parmesan white sauce and topped with a little cheese. Thanks for the chance to win! I currently do not own a grill and my pizzas are oven baked.

  129. 5 stars
    I would add chopped onions, mushrooms, spinach, and black olives those are my favorite toppings on a pizza

  130. 5 stars
    I love pizzas without all the heavy cheese! I am definitely going to try this and maybe add some wilted spinach or a egg on top! Looks so delicious!

  131. 5 stars
    I am definitely going to try this! I love pizzas without all the heavy cheese and sauce! Looks delicious!

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