Recipe courtesy of Alex Caspero

Zucchini, Ricotta and Lemon Pizza

Name: Zucchini, Ricotta and Lemon Pizza
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 8 slices (4 servings)
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 zucchini, cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler (about 3/4 cup ribbons); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Zest of 1 large lemon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup thinly sliced tomatoes; 1 ball pizza dough (or one 12-inch prepared dough round); 1/2 cup ricotta; 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

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Lemon and chives on a pizza might sound strange, but it pairs perfectly with thin strips of zucchini and creamy ricotta. The tart citrus juice cuts through the rich cheese and provides just a hint of bright flavor with every bite.

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr (includes sit time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 8 slices (4 servings)

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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray

1 zucchini, cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler (about 3/4 cup ribbons)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Zest of 1 large lemon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup thinly sliced tomatoes

1 ball pizza dough (or one 12-inch prepared dough round)

1/2 cup ricotta

1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Lightly coat a pizza pan or stone with nonstick cooking spray and put on the rack. (If you don't have a pizza peel or a way to transfer the pizza, skip placing the pan in the oven to preheat and prepare the pizza right on the pan.)
Toss the zucchini ribbons with 1/8 teaspoon salt and place in a colander over the sink. Let drain for 15 minutes to remove excess water. Pat the zucchini dry with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, half of the zest and 1 teaspoon olive oil and set aside.
Wrap the tomato slices in a paper towel and gently press down, removing excess water. Set aside.
Stretch the pizza dough into a round large enough to fit on the pizza pan (or directly on the pan, if not using a pizza peel). Whisk together the ricotta, chives, remaining tablespoon lemon juice, remaining zest and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Spread the ricotta over the prepared dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Evenly scatter the tomato slices and zucchini ribbons over the ricotta. Lightly drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan and additional chives.
Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve.

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