Ultimate Veggie Pizza Recipe

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00:00ultimate veggie pizza recipe this veggie pizza features a crispy whole wheat crust topped with

00:06vibrant bell peppers cherry tomatoes and golden mozzarella the combination of spinach kalamata

00:12olives and artichoke hearts creates a mediterranean flavor explosion a strategic

00:17layering technique prevents soggy crust while ensuring perfectly caramelized vegetables

00:22this recipe proves that vegetarian food can be indulgent and satisfying enough to impress

00:27even devoted carnivores for the base use one batch easy whole wheat pizza dough or one pound

00:34store-bought pizza dough for the sauce use one cup pizza sauce or marinara two cups baby spinach

00:40and two to three cups eight to twelve ounces shredded low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese

00:47for vegetable toppings half cup jarred or canned artichoke cut into one inch pieces half cup fresh

00:53red or orange bell pepper cut into narrow two inch strips half cup red onion cut into thin wedges

00:59half cup halved cherry tomatoes half cup pitted kalamata olives halved lengthwise half cup sliced

01:06almonds for the garnishing use fresh basil red pepper flakes and finely grated parmesan cheese

01:13preparation preheat the oven to 500 degrees fahrenheit with a rack in the upper third placing

01:18a baking stone or steel on the rack to heat for a crisp restaurant quality crust then prepare the

01:25pizza dough according to package or recipe directions rolling it out evenly for a balance of crispy edges

01:31and a tender center spread the pizza sauce evenly over both pizzas leaving a one inch border for the crust

01:37layer on the spinach and mozzarella then arrange the artichokes bell peppers red onion cherry tomatoes

01:43and kalamata olives evenly across both pies finishing with a sprinkle of sliced almonds if using for extra crunch

01:50and flavor bake the pizzas one at a time on the top rack for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and the

01:56cheese is bubbling reduce the time and watch closely if using a baking stone or steel since it speeds up

02:03cooking transfer the pizzas to a cutting board top with basil red pepper flakes and grated parmesan then slice

02:10and serve hot while the crust is crisp and the cheese is stretchy leftovers keep well refrigerated or frozen

02:17this pizza proves plant-based meals can be extraordinary with the secret being fresh ingredients and proper technique