The Ultimate Homemade Veggie Pizza Recipe – Fresh & Flavorful
This homemade veggie pizza is loaded with fresh, colorful vegetables and melty cheese on a crispy, golden crust. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a healthier pizza option, this recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering, this veggie pizza is easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Pizza Cutter
- Oven
Ingredients
- For the Pizza Dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water 110°F/45°C
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- For the Pizza Sauce:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp sugar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- For the Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers red, green, yellow
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup spinach or arugula
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, olive oil, salt, and sugar. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour (until doubled in size).
- Make the Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Pizza:
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Add bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, red onion, and spinach.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Bake the Pizza:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve hot!
Notes
Customize Your Veggies: Use zucchini, artichokes, or roasted eggplant.
Make it Vegan: Use dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast.
Crispy Crust Tip: Bake on a preheated pizza stone for extra crunch.
Spice it Up: Add jalapeños or chili flakes for heat.
Make it Vegan: Use dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast.
Crispy Crust Tip: Bake on a preheated pizza stone for extra crunch.
Spice it Up: Add jalapeños or chili flakes for heat.