Vegetarian Pizza Recipe

Colorful, flavorful, and loaded with fresh veggies – perfect for a light and delicious meal!

✅ Ingredients (Makes 2 medium pizzas)

🔸 For the Dough:
 • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
 • 1 tsp instant yeast
 • 1 tsp sugar
 • ¾ cup warm water (180ml)
 • 2 tbsp olive oil
 • ¾ tsp salt

🔸 For the Sauce:
 • ½ cup tomato sauce
 • 1 tsp olive oil
 • ½ tsp dried oregano
 • A pinch of salt

🔸 Vegetable Toppings:

(Use any of your favorites – here’s a great mix)
 • ½ small red bell pepper – sliced thin
 • ½ small green bell pepper – sliced
 • ¼ red onion – sliced
 • ¼ cup mushrooms – sliced
 • ¼ cup black olives – sliced
 • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 • Optional: sweet corn, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes

⏱️ Step-by-Step Instructions

🔹 1. Prepare the Dough:
 1. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
➜ Let sit 10 minutes until bubbly.
 2. Add olive oil, then mix in flour gradually.
 3. Add salt and knead 8–10 mins by hand or 5 mins in mixer.
 4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

🔹 2. Prepare the Sauce:
 1. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil.
 2. Add tomato sauce, oregano, and a pinch of salt.
 3. Let it simmer for 4–5 minutes, then set aside.

🔹 3. Prep the Vegetables:
 • Wash and slice all veggies thin so they cook quickly.
 • Pat mushrooms and olives dry if needed (to avoid sogginess).

🔹 4. Roll the Dough:
 1. After rising, divide the dough into 2.
 2. Roll each out into a round shape, about ½ cm thick.
 3. Place on a baking tray or pizza peel.

🔹 5. Assemble the Pizza:
 1. Spread 2–3 tablespoons of the sauce on each base.
 2. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
 3. Add your vegetables in layers – don’t overcrowd the pizza.
 4. Optional: top with a drizzle of olive oil or chili flakes.

🔹 6. Bake:
 • Preheat oven to 450°F (230–250°C).
 • Bake for 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and veggies are lightly roasted.

✅ Tips for Great Veggie Pizza:
 • Slice vegetables thinly so they cook fast.
 • Don’t overload — keep a balance between veggies and cheese.
 • Add delicate greens like spinach or rocket after baking to keep them fresh.