Description
Rainbow Veggie Pizza is a colorful and delicious way to enjoy fresh vegetables. With a crispy crust topped with vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onions, all melted under gooey mozzarella cheese, this recipe brings joy to family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and customize with your favorite toppings, each slice promises a burst of flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (about 12 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or heated pizza stone.
- Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving half an inch at the edges for the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Arrange the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion artfully over the cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil lightly over the toppings for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize your toppings based on seasonal veggies or personal preferences; options like spinach or cherry tomatoes work great. For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like basil or oregano before serving.