Wood-Fired Pizza with Charred Corn and Manchego Cheese

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A thin crust pizza topped with smoky charred corn, nutty Manchego cheese, and fresh herbs, baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. This Mediterranean-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pizza dough, fresh corn kernels, Manchego cheese, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your wood-fired oven or regular oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes to ensure a hot surface.
  2. Step 2: Toss 1 cup fresh corn kernels with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Char the corn in a hot skillet over high heat for 3-4 minutes until some kernels are blackened and smoky.
  3. Step 3: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and place it on a pizza peel dusted with flour.
  4. Step 4: Brush the dough with 1 tbsp olive oil and evenly spread the charred corn over the surface. Sprinkle 1 cup grated Manchego cheese and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves on top.
  5. Step 5: Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  6. Step 6: Remove pizza from the oven and scatter 1 cup fresh arugula and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes over the top before slicing and serving.

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