Description
This cheesy vegetable pizza is a delightful and colorful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Loaded with fresh vegetables and a blend of cheeses, it’s sure to please.
Ingredients
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
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Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it reaches your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or an upside-down baking sheet dusted with flour or cornmeal to prevent sticking.
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Sauce and Cheese: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese and a bit of cheddar cheese over the sauce.
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Add Vegetables: Evenly distribute the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, and olives over the cheese.
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Season and Drizzle: Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top.
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Bake the Pizza: Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
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Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and chopped parsley.
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Serve: Slice the pizza and serve hot.
Notes
- For a crispy crust, make sure the oven and pizza stone are fully preheated before baking.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
- If you like a spicy kick, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- For extra flavor, consider adding roasted garlic or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice