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If you're craving a delicious, homemade veggie pizza, this recipe is for you. Packed with fresh bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and olives, this pizza is a colorful feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The mozzarella cheese melts perfectly over a crispy crust, while a sprinkle of dried oregano adds that classic pizzeria flavor. Let's get cooking!
Veggie Pizza Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 piece store-bought or homemade pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add the bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, and olives as toppings.
- Sprinkle dried oregano over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot.
What You Will Need
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What you will need to make veggie pizza
- Pizza dough: The base of the pizza, providing structure and a chewy texture that holds all the toppings together.
- Tomato sauce: Adds a tangy, savory layer that complements the cheese and toppings, giving the pizza its classic flavor.
- Mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully, creating a gooey, stretchy layer that binds the toppings and adds richness.
- Bell peppers: Offer a sweet, crunchy texture that contrasts nicely with the other toppings, adding color and flavor.
- Red onion: Adds a sharp, slightly sweet flavor that enhances the overall taste and provides a bit of crunch.
- Mushrooms: Bring an earthy, umami flavor that deepens the taste profile of the pizza.
- Olives: Add a salty, briny element that cuts through the richness of the cheese and sauce.
- Dried oregano: Sprinkled on top, it adds a fragrant, herbal note that ties all the flavors together.
Tools and Instruments Required
What tools/instruments will be needed to make veggie pizza
- Rolling pin: Essential for spreading the dough evenly to achieve the desired thickness for a perfect pizza base.
- Baking sheet: Provides a flat surface for baking the pizza, ensuring even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Pizza cutter: Makes slicing the pizza into even pieces easy and quick, giving clean cuts without disturbing the toppings.
- Measuring cups: Helps in accurately measuring ingredients like tomato sauce and cheese, ensuring the right balance of flavors.
- Oven: Crucial for baking the pizza at the right temperature, resulting in a golden crust and melted cheese.
Veggie Pizza Recipe
A delicious homemade veggie pizza that's easy to make and perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients:
Pizza Dough
- 1 piece Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 1 cup Bell Peppers sliced
- 1/2 cup Red Onion sliced
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup Olives sliced
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add the bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, and olives as toppings.
- Sprinkle dried oregano over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot.
Notes:
Feel free to add any other veggies you like!
Read more: Veggie Sausage Casserole Recipe
Nutrition value:
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough and toppings.
- Assemble the pizza but don't bake it.
- Wrap the unbaked pizza tightly in plastic wrap.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Freezing Instructions
- Assemble the pizza without baking.
- Wrap the unbaked pizza in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Bake from frozen for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Using a pizza stone can make your pizza crust extra crispy, almost like it came from a wood-fired oven. Preheat the stone in the oven for about 30 minutes before placing the dough on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ:
Can I use whole wheat pizza dough?
Yes, whole wheat dough works well and adds a nutty flavor.
How do I prevent the crust from getting soggy?
Pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
Can I add other vegetables?
Absolutely, feel free to add any veggies you like.
How do I store leftover pizza?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze the pizza?
Yes, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months.
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