Classic Vegetarian Pizza
Meet your new weeknight favorite: the Classic Vegetarian Pizza! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines a freshly made pizza dough with simple pantry staples to create a tender, golden crust that's the perfect base for vibrant toppings. Savor the delicious harmony of flavors with a medley of colorful bell peppers, savory mushrooms, tangy red onions, briny black olives, and gooey, golden mozzarella cheese, all brought together by a sprinkle of aromatic dried oregano and basil. Crafted in under an hour, this homemade pizza effortlessly transforms fresh, wholesome ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish that’s perfect for sharing. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a gathering with friends, this vegetarian pizza guarantees cheesy perfection that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, sliced
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, stirring until a dough begins to form.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a preheated pizza stone.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Arrange the sliced bell peppers, red onions, black olives, and mushrooms evenly over the cheese.
Sprinkle the dried oregano and basil over the top.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 5538 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.1 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 91.1 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1740 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 2338 mg | 50% | |
*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.
