Tandoori Vegetarian Pizza Jalapeno Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Jalapeno Cream Sauce
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1 jalapeno, with seeds
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
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1 garlic clove
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp cumin
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1/4 cup sour cream
→ Tandoori Sauce
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1/2 cup marinara sauce
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1 tsp tandoori masala
→ Pizza Base
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8 ounces (1/2 pound) pizza dough
→ Toppings
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1/4 cup red onions, chopped
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1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
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1/4 cup corn, rinsed and drained
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6-8 jalapeño slices
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1-2 tbsp olives, chopped
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1 cup cheddar and gruyere cheese blend, grated
→ Garnish
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2-3 tbsp fresh cilantro
# Instructions:
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In a mini food processor, combine jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cumin. Process until finely chopped, then add sour cream and pulse a few times until just combined. The sauce should have a slightly runny consistency.
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Mix marinara sauce with tandoori masala until well combined.
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Chop red onions, green bell pepper, and olives. Slice jalapenos. Rinse and drain corn. Grate the cheddar and gruyere cheese blend.
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Place a cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 475°F (245°C) for 10 minutes to ensure a crispy pizza base.
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While the skillet heats, roll out the pizza dough into a circle that will fit your skillet.
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Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and brush with olive oil. Place the rolled dough over the hot skillet (it will sizzle). Spread about 1/4 cup of tandoori sauce over the dough, then distribute onions, green bell pepper, olives, corn, and jalapeno evenly. Top generously with the cheese blend.
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Place the skillet in the oven and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 8-12 minutes, checking after 8 minutes as oven temperatures may vary.
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Remove from oven when the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle with the jalapeno cream sauce before serving.
# Notes:
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The cast iron skillet method creates an exceptionally crispy crust similar to traditional stone-baked pizzas.
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For best results, allow pizza dough to come to room temperature before rolling.