Roasted Veg Pizza

Hearty Roasted Veg Pizza

This Roasted Veg Pizza brings the deep, concentrated flavors of oven-roasted vegetables to your plate, elevating a simple pizza into a gourmet experience. Roasting the bell peppers and mushrooms beforehand intensifies their natural sweetness and gives them a desirable smoky char, which adds incredible depth to the pizza. Combined with a classic tomato sauce and melted cheese, it’s a wholesome, satisfying, and exceptionally delicious option for any meal.

Yields: 1 medium (10-12 inch) pizza Prep time: 25 minutes (including roasting vegetables, plus dough rising time) Cook time: 20-30 minutes (roasting + pizza baking)

Ingredients:

• For the Pizza Dough:
  • 1 standard pizza dough ball (homemade or good quality store-bought, about 250-300g / 9-10 oz)
    • (If making homemade, ensure it has risen and is ready to use.)
• For the Roasted Vegetables:
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips or 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips or 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips or 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), whole or thickly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for roasting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (e.g., oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• For the Classic Tomato & Cheese Base:
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cup good quality pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1.5 – 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (low-moisture, part-skim recommended for best melt and browning)