Veggie Pizza

An easy, satisfying, and budget-friendly vegetarian dinner that the whole family can agree on!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword vegetable pizza, vegetarian pizza, veggie pizza, veggie pizza recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Dough Resting Time 1

Total Time 1 35

Servings people

Calories 534kcal

1 lb. store-bought or homemade pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
⅔ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup sliced black olives or banana peppers, optional
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Optional garnish: crushed red pepper flakes, fresh basil, a drizzle of hot honey or balsamic glaze

If using store-bought or refrigerated pizza dough, let it sit covered at room temperature for about 1 hour. Preheat your oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven now.

On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll your pizza dough into a 12-inch round or oval. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a floured pizza peel.

Brush the crust lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella.

Layer the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and olives (if using) evenly across the pizza. You might not need all of the vegetables; just use as many as you like. The thin slices will soften and roast right in the oven. Sprinkle the top of the pizza and the crust with garlic salt and oregano. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Bake until the crust is golden, the cheese melts, and the veggies soften, about 14-17 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of hot honey or balsamic glaze. Slice and serve warm.