6 Zesty Spring Recipes

Mini- Pizzas (2 of 6)

Mini- Pizzas(2 of 6)

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
• 6 ounces ramps or scallions
• Salt
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• Coarse sea salt
• Ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• Grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2. Divide the dough into 4 pieces on a floured surface.
3. Brush baking sheet with olive oil.
4. Stretch the dough into four, half of a foot, rounds; place on the baking sheet and bake until golden, about 12 minutes.
5. Heat skillet over medium heat.
6. Toss the ramps or scallions with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt.
7. Saute about 1 minute.
8. Cut into pieces on cutting board.
9. Combine and mix the ricotta, lemon zest, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and some sea salt and pepper in a bowl.
10. Brush crusts with olive oil.
11. Sprinkle ricotta mixture and season with sea salt.
12. Top with the ramps or scallions. Return to the oven until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
13. Garnish with basil.