Bree's Vegetarian Pizza

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, Bree's Vegetarian Pizza is a plant-based masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet delight. This quick and easy recipe features a golden, crispy crust topped with creamy mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce, and an irresistibly rich medley of fresh vegetables, including bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and mushrooms. A sprinkling of dried oregano and optional red pepper flakes adds just the right aromatic kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining, this pizza comes together in just 27 minutes and serves four. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a healthier take on classic comfort food, this homemade pizza is destined to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large ball (store-bought or homemade) Pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Bell pepper
• 0.25 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
• 0.5 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup, thinly sliced Mushrooms
• 0.25 cup, sliced Black olives
• 1 cup, fresh Spinach
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons, grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.

Step 2

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone.

Step 3

Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil to prevent sogginess and to promote a golden crust.

Step 4

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge for the crust.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce.

Step 6

Arrange the bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, and fresh spinach on top of the cheese.

Step 7

Sprinkle the pizza with dried oregano and, if desired, crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.

Step 8

Transfer the pizza to the oven (directly onto the pizza stone if using) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, before serving. Enjoy your homemade vegetarian pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(868.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1328.6

Total Fat 54.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 82.4mg	0%
Sodium 2826.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 63.7g	0%

Vitamin D 20.2IU	0%
Calcium 1054.1mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1323.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 44.5%