Grilled Chorizo, Goat Cheese, and Watercress Pita Pizzas

Crispy grilled pita breads topped with spicy chorizo sausage, creamy goat cheese, colorful sweet peppers, and fresh watercress for a quick and delicious pizza alternative.

8 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces fresh pork or beef chorizo sausages, plastic casings removed
  • 4 cups watercress tops
  • 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
  • 8 pieces pita breads
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 pieces mini sweet peppers
  • 1 piece orange pepper
  • 1 piece red pepper
  • cut into thin rings

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sauté chorizo in large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up with spoon, about 8 minutes. Transfer chorizo to sieve set over bowl and drain. Mix 2 1/2 cups watercress and goat cheese in medium bowl.

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Lightly brush 1 side of each pita bread with oil. Grill, oiled side down, until bottom is just crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to work surface, grilled side up. Cover each pita bread with cheese mixture, chorizo, and several sweet pepper rings, dividing equally.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Return pita pizzas to barbecue. Grill, covered, until goat cheese softens, about 2 minutes. Transfer pita pizzas to serving platter. Top each with more watercress and serve.

    3 min

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