Vibrant Garden Vegetable Pizza
This vibrant garden vegetable pizza is a delightful and healthy way to enjoy a classic dish, packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful cheeses.
Equipment
- Oven
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Medium skillet
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Pizza
- 1 (12-inch) pre-made pizza crust (or your favorite homemade dough recipe)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ bell pepper any color, thinly sliced
- ½ small onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- fresh spinach Handful of
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and place pizza crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, then sauté bell pepper and onion for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until browned, then remove from heat.
- Combine pizza sauce, dried oregano, and garlic powder in a small bowl, mixing well.
- Spread the seasoned pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the sautéed bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms over the cheese.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves over the vegetables.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Carefully remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired, and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a crispier crust, pre-bake your homemade dough for a few minutes before adding toppings. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and cheeses!