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Vegetarian Roasted Red Pepper Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
  • Total Time: 25-28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delicious Vegetarian Pizza is loaded with a flavorful blend of mozzarella, Asiago, and pecorino cheeses, topped with vibrant veggies like roasted red peppers, artichokes, red onions, and jalapeño for an optional kick. Baked to perfection with a crispy golden crust, this pizza is perfect for a cozy dinner or sharing at your next pizza night.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Dough and Base

  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • Cornmeal (for the baking sheet)
  • ⅔ cup pizza sauce

Cheese Blend

  • 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Asiago cheese
  • ½ cup shredded pecorino cheese (use the large holes of a box grater)

Vegetable Toppings

  • ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 jarred roasted red peppers (drained, patted dry, and thinly sliced)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained, patted dry, and quartered or coarsely chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (thinly sliced, optional)

Finishing Touches

  • Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour to relax before stretching. If making your own dough, prepare it according to your favorite recipe.
  2. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 500°F (or the highest temperature your oven allows). Sprinkle a small amount of cornmeal in the center of a large baking sheet to prevent sticking.
  3. Shape the dough: Place the dough onto the cornmeal-sprinkled baking sheet and stretch it into a large oval shape, ensuring even thickness for uniform baking.
  4. Mix the cheeses: In a small bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, Asiago, and grated pecorino cheeses thoroughly to create a flavorful cheese blend.
  5. Add toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the stretched dough. Sprinkle the mixed cheeses over the sauce, then layer with the thinly sliced red onions, roasted red peppers, quartered or chopped artichoke hearts, and jalapeño slices if you like some heat. Drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over the top for added richness.
  6. Bake the pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and the cheese melts and bubbles with slight browning. Oven times may vary based on your equipment.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve immediately while hot and delicious.

Notes

  • This veggie pizza is packed with delicious vegetarian-friendly toppings, perfect for any pizza night.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeño and red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • If using homemade dough, remember to allow it to rest for optimal stretchiness.
  • Using a very hot oven is key to achieving a crisp, golden crust.
  • You can substitute the cheeses with your preferred blend, keeping the mozzarella as the base for meltiness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of pizza
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Find it online: https://yummyhere.com/vegetarian-roasted-red-pepper-pizza-recipe/