The Ultimate Vegetarian Pizza Recipe

Looking for a vegetarian pizza recipe that is loaded with toppings and bursting with flavor? Here is an ultimate vegetarian pizza recipe that you can customize with as many ingredients as you like.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Pizza Toppings

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Any combination of vegetarian toppings you like, such as:
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Bell peppers
  • Pineapple
  • Olives
  • Jalapenos
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh tomatoes
  • Arugula
  • Zucchini
  • Eggplant

Directions

Pizza Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
2. Add warm water and olive oil and mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 450°F.

Pizza

1. Roll out dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
2. Transfer dough to a greased pizza pan.
3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough.
4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over sauce.
5. Add toppings of your choice.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
8. Slice and serve hot.

Servings and Calories

This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving (based on a pizza with 2 cups of cheese and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce) contains approximately:

• 350-450 calories
• 15-20 grams of fat
• 40-50 grams of carbohydrates
• 15-20 grams of protein

Calories and nutrition information may vary depending on toppings and amount of cheese used.

Tips and Tricks

• For a crispy crust, preheat a pizza stone in the oven for 30 minutes before baking your pizza.
• You can also use pre-made pizza dough or even a store-bought crust to save time.
• To make your pizza healthier, try using whole wheat or cauliflower crust, and load up on veggies for toppings.
• Don’t be afraid to get creative with your toppings – the possibilities are endless!

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