I am seriously happy that it is Friday. SERIOUSLY. This feels like it was the longest week ever, but I will elaborate tomorrow.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Today, in preparation for the weekend, I am sharing a pizza recipe with you! And it is not just any pizza recipe, but an extra fancy variety that will knock your socks off (along with everyone elses).

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

I used my favorite gluten free pizza crust recipe and slathered it in black olive tapenade. Now my very favorite tapenade recipe is the one in my book, but I totally understand if you want to take a short cut and grab a jar at the store.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Then I added big creamy chunks of goat cheese which is pretty much the perfect compliment to the tapenade. And then I could not resist adding some of the gorgeous white asparagus that are still in season, although fresh, bright green asparagus would be just as delicious and quite a beautiful color contrast. At the end I sprinkled a little fresh thyme on top and the final touch was a drizzle of truffle oil. That really took it over the top- but if you don’t have any, who cares- it will be great without it. Ok. Pretty easy, right!? Enjoy!

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Bake the pizza crust according to recipe or manufacturers direction
until the pizza is golden brown and a little crispy.

While the crust is baking, make the asparagus. In a small pan heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus to the pan and sprinkle with kosher salt. Lightly sauté in the oil until it is tender, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

When the crust is finished, remove it from the oven. Brush 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over the crust. Spread the tapenade over the surface of the crust.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Add the goat cheese and the asparagus spears to the pizza.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Cook another 5 minutes until the goat cheese is golden and melty.
Sprinkle the pizza with the fresh thyme, drizzle the pizza with truffle oil if desired. Slice and Serve.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Recipe: Black Olive, Goat Cheese and White Asparagus Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1/2 recipe of The Best Gluten Free Pizza Crust (1 crust)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 stalks white asparagus, trimmed
  • kosher salt
  • 2 cups of Olive Tapenade
  • 8 ounces of goat cheese
  • truffle oil
  • fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Bake the pizza crust according to recipe or manufacturers direction
  2. until the pizza is golden brown and a little crispy.
  3. While the crust is baking, make the asparagus. In a small pan heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus to the pan and sprinkle with kosher salt. Lightly sauté in the oil until it is tender, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. When the crust is finished, remove it from the oven. Brush 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over the crust. Spread the tapenade over the surface of the crust.
  5. Add the goat cheese and the asparagus spears to the pizza. Cook another 5 minutes until the goat cheese is golden and melty.
  6. Sprinkle the pizza with the fresh thyme, drizzle the pizza with truffle oil if desired. Slice and Serve.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 4

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I am seriously happy that it is Friday. SERIOUSLY. This feels like it was the longest week ever, but I will elaborate tomorrow.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Today, in preparation for the weekend, I am sharing a pizza recipe with you! And it is not just any pizza recipe, but an extra fancy variety that will knock your socks off (along with everyone elses).

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

I used my favorite gluten free pizza crust recipe and slathered it in black olive tapenade. Now my very favorite tapenade recipe is the one in my book, but I totally understand if you want to take a short cut and grab a jar at the store.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Then I added big creamy chunks of goat cheese which is pretty much the perfect compliment to the tapenade. And then I could not resist adding some of the gorgeous white asparagus that are still in season, although fresh, bright green asparagus would be just as delicious and quite a beautiful color contrast. At the end I sprinkled a little fresh thyme on top and the final touch was a drizzle of truffle oil. That really took it over the top- but if you don’t have any, who cares- it will be great without it. Ok. Pretty easy, right!? Enjoy!

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Bake the pizza crust according to recipe or manufacturers direction
until the pizza is golden brown and a little crispy.

While the crust is baking, make the asparagus. In a small pan heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus to the pan and sprinkle with kosher salt. Lightly sauté in the oil until it is tender, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

When the crust is finished, remove it from the oven. Brush 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over the crust. Spread the tapenade over the surface of the crust.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Add the goat cheese and the asparagus spears to the pizza.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Cook another 5 minutes until the goat cheese is golden and melty.
Sprinkle the pizza with the fresh thyme, drizzle the pizza with truffle oil if desired. Slice and Serve.

Olive Tapenade, White Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza

Recipe: Black Olive, Goat Cheese and White Asparagus Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1/2 recipe of The Best Gluten Free Pizza Crust (1 crust)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 stalks white asparagus, trimmed
  • kosher salt
  • 2 cups of Olive Tapenade
  • 8 ounces of goat cheese
  • truffle oil
  • fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Bake the pizza crust according to recipe or manufacturers direction
  2. until the pizza is golden brown and a little crispy.
  3. While the crust is baking, make the asparagus. In a small pan heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus to the pan and sprinkle with kosher salt. Lightly sauté in the oil until it is tender, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. When the crust is finished, remove it from the oven. Brush 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over the crust. Spread the tapenade over the surface of the crust.
  5. Add the goat cheese and the asparagus spears to the pizza. Cook another 5 minutes until the goat cheese is golden and melty.
  6. Sprinkle the pizza with the fresh thyme, drizzle the pizza with truffle oil if desired. Slice and Serve.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 4