Caramelized Onion, Mushroom & Lamb’s Quarters Pizza Pie
Today there is a pie party going on in the world of food bloggers. How fun is that! I was invited to the event via Facebook and decided I had to attend. It’s summer, and what’s summer without pie? Now I know you are probably expecting some delicious summer berry pie but I decided to go against the grain. I saw no rule that the pie couldn’t be savory so I went for it – pizza pie.
Since we are participating in a CSA my house it overflowing with green vegetables. Last week I was introduced to something new – Lamb’s Quarters. I had never heard of them, but after further research I found a lot of people love them. Apparently they are most commonly thought of as a weed but are actually quite tasty. If grown in an area with no pesticides and chemicals it can make a delicious side dish or, in my case, a pizza topping.
Yield: 16 inch pizza
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 - 40 minutes
Ingredients:
16 ounces Pizza dough – room temperature
Corn meal
Olive oil
1 medium yellow onion – sliced
8 ounces mushrooms – sliced
1 clove garlic – minced
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 cups Lamb’s Quarters (use just the leaves)
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Source: Nutmeg Nanny
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a large skillet over medium heat add a few drizzles of olive oil until hot. Add onions and sauté for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add mushrooms and sauté together until soft and caramelized. Add garlic at the end and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
Let dough set out until room temperature. Put a little corn meal on sheet pan and spread dough out by hand. Drizzle dough with olive oil (this is your "sauce") and top with 1 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with Lamb's Quarters (this may look like a lot but it will cook down) and onion/mushroom mixture. Cover with remaining cheese, sprinkle with a little kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper and cook for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and dough is cooked.
That looks gorgeous! Cute to bring pizza pie to pie party! That will be a hit!
I’m glad you made this instead of berry pie!
The crust looks cooked to perfection! And such interesting toppings- yum. How awesome is caramelized onion?? I’m much more of a pizza pie vs. a sweet pie gal
Oh yum! This sounds wonderful. I have never heard of lamb’s quarters. When I read your title I thought it was pizza with lamb meat which I thought was unusual. I will have to keep an eye out for this; it sounds yummy:)
I love the savory toppings on your pie!
wow looks like a great meal all on its own. Haven’t made pizza in ages, I think it’s about time. Looks great!!
Mmm this sounds like one tasty pizza! The perfect way to start off a pie day dinner!
This looks killer delish!
I’ve never tried lamb’s quarters before, but hoping I’ll get some in my CSA box at some point – would love to try your pizza pie recipe!
Now this is a pizza pie! Love that you used lamb on this pie
This sounds SO GOOD! Seriously, I want to eat it for breakfast. And lunch.
Get it giiirl
Oh well, I missed the pie party….again!
But I love that your made a pizza PIE!! Clever girl! And what a great one, too!
totally swooning over this!! would love a slice right now
It looks wonderful! I never heard of lamb’s quarters either…it’s such an odd name. You did it well though yum!
Yum! All of these ingredients make me swoon, and on pizza to boot!
Sold at caramelized onions, looks like the perfect pizza!
This looks delicious Brandy, caramelized onions are simply delicious and the crust looks so good too.
Wow, that looks like it came from a gourmet pizzeria!
Lamb? What a brilliant idea why didn’t I think of this one! nice job!
Brandy, I would like this more than a sweet pie, much more. You go, girl.
although i prefer my pies of the sweet variety, i’d walk 500 miles for some caramelized onions. impressive pizza, brandy!
Mmmm, I love a good pizza and this looks amazing. You can never go wrong with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and oozing cheese. Will have to give this a try!
Absolutely LOVE this pie Brandy!
I love the look of this pizza pie – it is absolutely amore!
I’m getting Lamb’s Quarters in my CSA tomorrow. I know what I’m making for dinner tomorrow night! The pizza looks yummy. Thank you for sharing the recipe.