Cheesy BBQ Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Basil

Servings: 6 - 8

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Ingredients

Caramelized Onion Ingredients:

1 tablespoon neutral tasting oil (safflower)
1 medium brown onion, cut into thin slices
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice

BBQ Sauce Ingredients:

1 tablespoon neutral tasting oil (safflower)
2 cloves garlic
½ brown onion, finely chopped
2 small cans organic tomato paste
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup organic evaporated brown sugar
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon sea salt, plus to taste
½ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
1 ½ cups GO Veggie! Dairy Free Mexican Style Shreds
1 pre-made refrigerated pizza dough
8-10 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped

Instructions

To prepare caramelized onions:

Heat a large sauté pan over a medium flame. Add oil and onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sea salt, pepper, maple syrup and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

To prepare BBQ sauce:

Heat a large pot over a medium flame. Add oil, garlic and onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, allspice, celery seed, black pepper, mustard powder and cayenne. Add ½ cup water. Cook for about 10 minutes over low flame, stirring occasionally.

To assemble pizza:

Roll dough on floured surface into a 13 inch round. Transfer to greased baking sheet or pizza peel coated in cornmeal. Evenly smooth about 2 cups BBQ sauce over pizza. Top with cheese shreds and then top with caramelized onions. Carefully transfer to pizza stone, if using. Bake approximately 18-20 minutes or until crust looks golden. Top with fresh basil. Serve warm.