Description
A foolproof, family-friendly veggie pizza recipe that utilizes simple pantry staples and seasonal vegetables for a delicious, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C), placing a pizza stone inside if using.
- If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the toppings by slicing bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and zucchini. Sauté mushrooms briefly to remove moisture.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving the edges bare.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Add the prepared vegetables and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, and let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This pizza is highly customizable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or sauces to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg