Three Pepper Pizza
Ignite your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Three Pepper Pizza, a colorful and spicy twist on a classic! This pizza combines the sweetness of red and yellow bell peppers with the smoky depth of poblano peppers and a bold kick from red chili peppers. Topped with a gooey blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, every slice is a masterpiece of texture and flavor. The crust, perfectly crisped thanks to a dusting of cornmeal and a hot baking stone, is slathered with rich pizza sauce and infused with aromatic oregano and garlic powder. Whether you’re a fan of bold flavors or a pizza lover looking for something new, Three Pepper Pizza is a quick, 35-minute delight perfect for any weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (store-bought or homemade, approximately 12-inch size) pizza dough
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium poblano pepper
- 1 small red chili pepper
- 2 cups (shredded) mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups (freshly grated) parmesan cheese
- 0.75 cups pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (for dusting) cornmeal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Slice the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and poblano pepper into thin strips. Finely chop the red chili pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, poblano pepper, and chili pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened, then remove from heat and set aside.
On a clean, floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a parchment paper-lined pizza peel or a cutting board. Dust the parchment paper with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Spread 3/4 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Distribute the sautéed peppers evenly over the cheese layer.
Top the pizza with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper over the entire pizza.
Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.7 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 5477 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.2 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 100.5 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2171 mg | 167% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 2599 mg | 55% | |
*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.
