Vegetable Pizza Topping
Elevate your homemade pizza game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Vegetable Pizza Topping! Bursting with the natural sweetness of sautéed red, green, and yellow bell peppers, savory mushrooms, tangy cherry tomatoes, and briny black olives, this topping is a colorful celebration of fresh ingredients. A sprinkle of dried oregano and a hint of fresh basil bring an irresistible Mediterranean flair, while melted mozzarella cheese ties everything together in gooey perfection. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes in the oven, this topping is a versatile choice for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Whether layered over a crispy thin-crust base or a fluffy homemade dough, this veggie-packed delight is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for vegetarian pizza lovers or anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium Red onion
- 150 grams Mushrooms
- 100 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 50 grams Black olives (pitted)
- 100 grams Mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 6 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips.
Peel and slice the red onion into thin rings.
Clean and slice the mushrooms into thin pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Roughly chop the pitted black olives.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 4–5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Season the sautéed vegetables with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.
Set the sautéed vegetables aside to cool slightly.
Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F) if you are preparing a fresh pizza base.
Spread your favorite pizza sauce evenly over the prepared pizza dough or base.
Evenly distribute the sautéed vegetable mixture over the top of the pizza sauce.
Sprinkle the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped black olives, and fresh basil leaves over the vegetable layer.
Shred the mozzarella cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the pizza.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious vegetable pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1004 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 873 mg | 19% | |
*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.
