Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
1 Whole Wheat Cornmeal Crust, rolled to about 16 inches, or divide into 2 to 4 smaller pizzas (recipe below)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh kale leaves, chopped
¼ cup beer (ale works well)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of smoked sweet paprika
¾ to 1 cup barbecue sauce (I use a local sauce, Kentucky Smokin’ Grill)
4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz. whole milk mozzarella, thinly sliced
Crushed red pepper
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Add the kale and turn to coat in the oil. Carefully add the beer. Simmer the kale 3 to 5 minutes, until it begins to wilt. Add the salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
Place the crust on a baking sheet or pizza pan that has been greased with olive oil and sprinkled with cornmeal. Spread the barbecue sauce over the crust. Sprinkle ½ of the cheddar cheese over the sauce. Divide the kale evenly over the crust. Place the mozzarella cheese over the kale and top with the rest of the cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if desired.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble and brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool 2-3 minutes before slicing. Serves about 4-6.
Whole Wheat Cornmeal Crust
Ingredients
Prep
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and stir in the sugar. Set aside and allow the yeast to bloom, about 5 minutes.
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Such a great flavor combination. I would need a whole pie for myself as there is no way I would want to share.
barbecue on pizza sounds delicious, the combination works great and I love how the crust looks crispy
Oh gosh that looks good! Love the cornmeal crust and that’s something I need to bust out again. What a great idea!
Simply wonderful! Who would not like this kale pizza? Perhaps … spinach : ).
I feel the same way! Add kale to everything!!! This pizza looks fantastic!
Wow, looks delicious!
I am drooling looking at that right now. I am currently avoiding meat, dairy, alcohol, sugar, and all processed foods, but managing to eat (and drink) LOTS and LOTS of kale. 🙂 Good thing I love it!
I really appreciate that you’ve included a spelt crust recipe here. Thanks!
Sounds like an awesome creation! Nice work!
Haha I love another good delicious reason to eat kale! On superbowl Sunday or any other day 😛 This pizza sounds awesome!
Eliana – I felt the same. Had to restrain myself! 🙂
beti – The cornmeal was great in the crust. It did make it a bit crispier.
Andrea – Always inspired by pizza night!
TasteHongKong – Maybe. Ha, ha! A battle of the greens.
emily – It’s surprising how many things it is good with!
Jecka – Thanks!
Aimee – Andrea’s spelt crust is outstanding! Definitely give it a try.
Melinda – Thanks!
Joanne – We’ll just keep fueling each other with ideas, in honor of kale. 😉
Wow! What an interesting combination. Your blog has such creative and innovative recipes. Love it! This pizza looks incredible…can’t wait to give it a shot.
I still have half bag cornmeal sitting in the fridge , now i can add into pizza crust, sound so good. Thanks for sharing .
hey Lori…i am thinking…id like to see a kale dessert from you soon 😛 hahaha jk…or am i? maybe it’d be nice in a savoury muffin at least…or a sweet one and just use the kale for colouring?
ive been looking everywhere for kale in australia but they dont sell these healthy greens at usual places (i hear in some special markets only)
i think i can easily have this whole pizza to myself seriously!
btw, think im gonna try your black sesame pumpkin muffin one of these days! sounds like a great snack!
oh and thx for your comments…hope you’re all settled into the job and making new friends being 100% you hahaha.
I am all over this. I love kale and my hubs loves BBQ. Perfect combo for us!
Looking for a way to use up my kale, I tried this pizza last night and thought it was fantastic! I love the concept of sauteing the kale in beer – the thought had never occurred to me before, and I thought it lent a very unique flavor that went well with the barbecue sauce. Thank you!
Elisabeth – Thank you so much for stopping by to comment. I am so glad you liked it! It has become a go-to recipe for us. I make it all the time now.