Asparagus “Ribbon” Pizza: Delicious Asparagus Pizza Recipe

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March 15, 2017
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Asparagus “Ribbon” Pizza: Delicious Asparagus Pizza Recipe

This tasty Asparagus Pizza Recipe is made with thin-cut shaved asparagus ribbons – easily made with a vegetable peeler. Paired with bacon and fresh mozzarella, then popped in a hot oven, asparagus pizza might become your new favorite!

Asparagus Pizza Ribbon

Can we just talk about this time of year?

The time when California asparagus is in so much abundance that you could literally eat it every day of the week and not get sick of it?

Our family loves it grilled, roasted, steamed, you name it! But I thought since I’ve been on a pizza kick, we’d try it nestled in between some fabulous dough and gooey cheese…

About this Asparagus Pizza:

Asparagus Pizza Ribbon

Then we topped it with crispy bacon, fresh chives and crunchy radish.

Asparagus Pizza Ribbon

Fresh Veggies Pizza with bacon and Real CA Mozz?

Makes me weak in the knees!

Let’s make asparagus ribbons: and easy shaved asparagus method:

It’s pretty darn easy to make the “ribbons” from the asparagus…

Peel asparagus
Asparagus peeled

To make shaved asparagus:

I used a vegetable peeler for ease and leverage. Just snap the bottom of the stalk off and run the peeler down the side of the asparagus stalk. I found that once I got about halfway through the stalk, it was easier to keep the peeler still and pull the asparagus up.

Just use whatever method that works best for you!

Asparagus peeled

This easy method for shaved asparagus came together in no time:

It only took about 10 minutes for me to peel about 20 stalks worth of ribbons.

Now, let’s make the Asparagus Pizza:

Pizza dough on pizza stone

Using the pizza dough recipe included (or you can use store-bought pizza dough to keep things more simple), stretch the dough onto the pizza stone.  

Brush the dough with garlic-olive oil mixture

Brush the dough with a garlic-olive oil mixture.

Add cheese and asparagus ribbons to pizza

Dot with fresh mozzarella (you can use basic shredded mozz too). Top with the asparagus ribbons. I got fancy and used a basket-weave pattern, but feel free to just randomly toss the ribbons on top of the cheese.  

Asparagus Pizza Ribbon

Add a thin layer of shredded parmesan to the top and bake at 500 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Bacon added to Asparagus Pizza Ribbon

Once the pizza is out of the oven, top with crispy bacon…

Chives added to Asparagus Pizza Ribbon

Radish added to Asparagus Pizza Ribbon

Adding more veggies to your asparagus pizza:

In addition to bacon, I added fresh chives and radish. That made for a delicious mix and a bit of spicy crunch too! 

Slice up and enjoy!

Asparagus Pizza Ribbon

So good!

Here is the recipe for ya…

asparagus pizza recipe

Asparagus Ribbon Pizza

Susan the CA Grown Mom
This tasty Asparagus Pizza Recipe is made with thin-cut shaved asparagus ribbons – easily made with a vegetable peeler. Paired with bacon and fresh mozzarella, then popped in a hot oven, asparagus pizza might become your new favorite!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

Toppings

  • 15-20 spears California asparagus
  • 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz. Mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 3 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 5 chives chopped
  • 2 radishes rough chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare dough according to directions, or use store-bought pizza dough.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F
  • Using a vegetable peeler, create ribbons with the asparagus spears (I got about 4-5 ribbons from each spear).
  • Stretch dough onto a pizza stone dusted with cornmeal (optional).
  • Combine olive oil and garlic in a small bowl and brush onto dough and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Add the asparagus ribbons and dust with parmesan cheese and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until done.
  • Immediately after pizza is removed, top with crumbled bacon, chives, and chopped radish.

Notes

If you’d like to make your own dough, refer to our Nectarine Arugula Pizza for dough recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 354mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword asparagus, bacon, cheese, chives, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pizza, radish
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