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Morel Mushroom Pizza with Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe
Morel Mushroom Pizza
Difficulty: Easy4
servings20
minutes10
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minutesLet’s make the best foraged pizza ever with this delicious morel mushroom pizza recipe. Start with a pizza dough, and generously topp with the sauteed morel mushrooms, cheese and a rich wild garlic pesto.
Ingredients
- For the Morel Mushrooms
8 ounces (about 250 grams) fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Salsa Pomodoro
1 cup canned tomatoes (crushed or whole)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- For the Cheese Mixture
2/3 cup grated Edamer cheese (or similar, such as Gouda or Cheddar)
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- Other Ingredients
1 pound (about 500 grams) pizza dough
2 tablespoons wild garlic pesto
Directions
- To Prepare the Morel Mushrooms
- Clean the morels by gently brushing off any dirt or debris with a soft brush or cloth. Slice the morel mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil or butter to the pan and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
- Add the sliced morel mushrooms to the pan in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Allow the mushrooms to cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Salsa Pomodoro
- In a small saucepan, combine the canned tomatoes, dried oregano, and salt.
- Cheese Mixture
- In a bowl, mix together the grated Edamer, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and grated mozzarella until well combined. Set aside.
- Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to the desired thickness.
- Spread the prepared Salsa Pomodoro evenly over the pizza dough.
- Arrange the cooked morel mushrooms on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the prepared cheese mixture over the mushrooms.
- Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and spread the wild garlic pesto evenly over the top.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 2 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Morel Mushroom Pizza!
Notes
- Morel mushrooms should be cooked thoroughly before being added to the pizza dough to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
If I don’t have fresh morels, can I use dried morels instead?
Yes, dried morels can be used as a substitute for fresh morels in pizza recipes. To prepare dried morels for use, rehydrate them by soaking them in warm water for about 20-30 minutes until soft. Drain, pat dry and prepare like fresh. Description in recipe card.
Nutrition table for the morel pizza
Here’s an approximate nutrition breakdown per slice of the Morel Mushroom Pizza:
| Nutrient | Amount per Slice |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| – Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| – Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| – Sugars | 2 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
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