What’s for dinner? If you planted zucchini, chances are it has something to do with squash. Luckily, I have the perfect pizza recipe.

Here’s an idea even your kids may eat. I planted zucchini in containers this year. They are sitting right outside my back door. I really have no excuse if they become gargantuan. I walk by the pots a few times a day. Tonight I cut one at the perfect size. I also grabbed some Walla Walla sweet onions from the garden.

Pizza with Caramelized Onion and Zucchini

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Pizza Crust Recipe:

2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2-1/2 tsp. yeast
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup very warm water

Blend all ingredients together at low speed until well mixed. Add a dough hook and mix for 5 to 10 minutes. Dough should be soft but not overly sticky. Add more flour if necessary. When the dough is thoroughly kneaded, add a little olive oil to the bowl, swirl the dough, cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour.

While the dough is rising cook the onions by chopping and then sauting over low heat in a very heavy saucepan with a little olive oil until slightly brown and soft. It takes about an hour at low heat. Stir frequently so the onions don’t burn. They will be sweet and perfect for the pizza. These can be made ahead of time.

Topping:

2 sweet onions, chopped and caramelized
1 small zucchini, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
2 Tbs. good extra virgin olive oil
1-1/2 cups coarsely grated parmesan or Romano cheese

After the onions are a rich golden color add the garlic and zucchini and 2 Tbs. olive oil to the pan. Sauté for a few minutes until the garlic is aromatic. Don’t overcook the garlic. Add the chopped basil and cook for a few more minutes. Turn off burner.

Drizzle a bit of olive oil on a cookie sheet. Divide the dough in half and spread to make two pizzas. Add half of the topping to each pizza, cover with grated cheese. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is done. Serve immediately. A delicious way to eat zucchini.