How to make Vegetarian Pizza

This vegetarian pizza is bright, fresh, and full of flavor, with a soft golden crust and plenty of colorful toppings. Sweet bell peppers, tender zucchini, red onion, and juicy cherry tomatoes bake into melted mozzarella over a rich tomato base. It is simple enough for a relaxed weeknight dinner and impressive enough to serve fresh from the oven.

1. 1Preheat the oven to 240°C (465°F) and place a baking tray or pizza stone inside to heat.
2. 2Lightly flour your work surface and stretch the pizza dough into a round base.
3. 3Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
4. 4Spread the tomato pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edge.
5. 5Tear or slice the mozzarella and scatter it over the sauce.
6. 6Slice the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion, then arrange them over the cheese.
7. 7Add the cherry tomatoes and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
8. 8Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
9. 9Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot tray or pizza stone.
10. 10Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is puffed and golden and the cheese is bubbling.
11. 11Top with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Tips for the best result

• Preheat the oven fully before baking for the best crust texture
• Do not overload the pizza with too many vegetables
• Slice the vegetables thinly so they cook quickly and evenly
• Bake on a hot tray or pizza stone for a crisp base
• Let the pizza rest for 2 minutes before slicing

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