Quick and Easy Homemade Vegetable Pizza

Name: Quick and Easy Homemade Vegetable Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ball Pizza Dough (Store-bought or homemade, for a 12-inch pizza); 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce (Marinara or pizza sauce); 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded, low-moisture, part-skim); 1/2 medium Bell Pepper (Sliced, any color); 1/4 medium Onion (Thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (Extra virgin, for drizzling); 1/4 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Ground, to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Optional, for seasoning); 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, for a touch of heat)

This recipe guides you through making a delicious homemade pizza, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun cooking project. Featuring a savory tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and fresh vegetable toppings like bell peppers and onions, it's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking.

#Pizza

#Vegetarian

#Italian

#Dinner

#Quick Meal

#Homemade

#Cheese

#Easy Recipe

Freshly rolled pizza dough, ready for toppings

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

French

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

12g

Protein

35g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Pizza base with sauce and melted cheese

Ingredients

Servings: 4

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

Unbaked pizza topped with colorful vegetables

Instructions

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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. You can stretch it by hand if preferred.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. You can stretch it by hand if preferred.
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For a crispier crust, consider pre-baking the dough for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.
2
Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
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Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
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Avoid oversaucing to prevent a soggy crust.
3
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza sauce.
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For extra flavor, you can mix in a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese with the mozzarella.
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Distribute the sliced bell peppers and onions evenly over the cheese. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and optional dried oregano and red pepper flakes.
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Distribute the sliced bell peppers and onions evenly over the cheese. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and optional dried oregano and red pepper flakes.
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Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings, which can lead to uneven cooking and a soft crust.
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Carefully transfer the pizza to a preheated oven (typically 450°F / 230°C) and bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred at the edges.
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Carefully transfer the pizza to a preheated oven (typically 450°F / 230°C) and bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred at the edges.
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Baking on a pizza stone or baking steel can help achieve a crispier bottom crust.
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Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve hot.
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Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve hot.
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Letting the pizza rest briefly allows the cheese to set, preventing toppings from sliding off when sliced.