Vegetarian Classic Anchovy Pizza

Indulge in the bold and savory flavors of our Vegetarian Classic Anchovy Pizza—an irresistible plant-based twist on a beloved favorite. This vibrant recipe swaps out anchovies for the umami-packed combination of caperberries, black olives, and Parmesan cheese, creating a taste explosion that's both satisfying and vegetarian-friendly. A crispy homemade crust forms the perfect base for layers of garlic-infused olive oil, juicy cherry tomatoes, earthy button mushrooms, and sweet red onions. Topped with a gooey blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with dried oregano and red pepper flakes, and finished with fresh basil, this 35-minute recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Perfect for family gatherings or casual pizza nights, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or a chilled glass of your favorite wine.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 whole Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Caperberries, rinsed and chopped
• 1 cup Button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Black olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and transfer it to a lightly oiled pizza pan or onto a piece of parchment paper if using a pizza stone.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic, and brush this mixture over the entire surface of the pizza dough.

Step 4

Evenly distribute the caperberries, sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and red onion over the dough.

Step 5

Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly across the top of the vegetables.

Step 6

Sprinkle the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the cheese and toppings.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with the fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1231.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2136.5

Total Fat 99.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 152mg	0%
Sodium 6060.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 226.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 94.5g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 1671.6mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 1708.4mg	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: 41.0%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 41.6%