Homemade Bell Pepper and Onion Pizza

Name: Homemade Bell Pepper and Onion Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 ball Pizza Dough (from a pre-made or same-day recipe); 0.5 cup Pizza Sauce (or to taste); 1.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded); 1 medium Bell Pepper (sliced, color as desired (e.g., red, green, yellow)); 0.5 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for drizzling); 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano (to taste); 1 pinch Salt (to taste); 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

This recipe outlines how to create a delicious homemade pizza, featuring a vibrant blend of bell peppers and onions atop a classic tomato sauce and melted cheese. While the video is a short showcase, this recipe provides a general guide for assembling and baking a home-oven pizza, using a pre-made or "same day" dough. For a detailed dough recipe, refer to the creator's pinned posts.

#pizza

#homemade

#bell pepper

#onion

#easy recipe

#dinner

#quick meal

#vegetarian

Stretching Pizza Dough

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

15g

Protein

40g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Adding Pizza Toppings

Ingredients

Pizza Dough
(from a pre-made or same-day recipe)
1 ball
Pizza Sauce
(or to taste)
0.5 cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(shredded)
1.5 cup
Bell Pepper
(sliced, color as desired (e.g., red, green, yellow))
1 medium
Red Onion
(thinly sliced)
0.5 medium
Olive Oil
(for drizzling)
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano
(to taste)
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
(to taste)
1 pinch
Black Pepper
(freshly ground, to taste)
1 pinch

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pizza Ready for Oven

Instructions

0/4 completed

1
Prepare your pizza dough by stretching or rolling it out on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Carefully transfer the dough to a pizza pan or a preheated pizza stone.
Preview
5m
Preview
Prepare your pizza dough by stretching or rolling it out on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Carefully transfer the dough to a pizza pan or a preheated pizza stone.
5m
Ensure your dough is at room temperature for easier stretching.
2
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the prepared dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Sprinkle about half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Preview
2m
Preview
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the prepared dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Sprinkle about half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
2m
Don't overload with sauce to prevent a soggy crust.
3
Evenly distribute the sliced bell peppers and red onions over the cheese layer. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Preview
3m
Preview
Evenly distribute the sliced bell peppers and red onions over the cheese layer. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
3m
Slice vegetables thinly for even cooking and a better bite.
4
Bake in a preheated oven (e.g., 450°F / 230°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Preview
15m
Preview
Bake in a preheated oven (e.g., 450°F / 230°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
15m
For a crispier crust, preheat your pizza stone or baking steel in the oven before transferring the pizza.