Description
Make a delicious homemade veggie pizza recipe in just 80 minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or gatherings with friends, this pizza is as beautiful as it is flavorful. With a light crust, savory homemade tomato sauce, and colorful toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser. Fully customizable, it suits vegan, gluten-free, or simply health-conscious diets. Every bite is a balanced burst of flavor and crisp texture.
Ingredients
veggie pizza recipe
For the homemade pizza dough:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 180 ml warm water (around 110°F / 43°C)
- 250 g all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for extra fiber)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the homemade tomato sauce:
- 240 ml canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the veggie toppings:
- 100 g shredded mozzarella (or vegan cheese alternative)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 g mushrooms, sliced
- 25 g black olives, sliced
- A handful of spinach or arugula (added after baking)
Tasty suggestions: sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, grilled zucchini, crumbled feta.
Instructions
Step 1: Activate the yeast
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
Step 2: Make the dough
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead for 7–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover with a towel and let rise for 45 minutes in a warm place.
Tip: For quick rising, place the bowl in a slightly warm (but turned off) oven.
Step 3: Prepare the sauce
Heat olive oil in a pan, add crushed tomatoes, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 4: Preheat and roll out the dough
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired shape. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment or a pizza stone.
Step 5: Assemble the pizza
Spread the sauce over the dough. Add cheese and vegetables, mixing colors and textures for visual and flavor appeal.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. Top with fresh spinach or arugula right before serving.
Notes
veggie pizza recipe
- For extra crispiness, pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Use seasonal veggies like roasted squash in fall or asparagus in spring.
- Swap the tomato sauce for pesto or hummus for a fun twist.
- The dough freezes well—double the recipe for quick future pizzas!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italienne, Familiale, Maison
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g