Brighten up your pizza night with the vibrant and flavorful Patchwork Veggie Pizza, a true feast for both the eyes and palate! This colorful creation features a freshly rolled pizza dough topped with a medley of garden-fresh vegetables like diced red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini slices, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sliced black olives. The unique "patchwork" arrangement not only makes it visually stunning but ensures every bite is bursting with variety. Layered with rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and sprinkled with aromatic oregano, salt, and pepper, this pizza bakes to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. The finishing touch? A sprinkle of fresh basil leaves and a brush of olive oil for added shine and flavor. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this homemade vegetarian pizza is as fun to make as it is to savor!
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer it to a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.
Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the pizza dough. This will help achieve a crispy crust.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce layer.
Arrange the diced red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini slices, cherry tomato halves, red onion slices, and black olive slices on the pizza to create a colorful 'patchwork' pattern. Be creative with the layout!
Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the top for added flavor.
Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Brush the crust edges with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil for extra flavor and shine.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil leaves over the pizza before slicing and serving.
Cut into slices and serve immediately. Enjoy your Patchwork Veggie Pizza!
Calories |
1607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 81.7 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4166 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 71.2 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1370 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1896 mg | 40% | |
*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.