Favorite Veggie Pizza
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Loading... - Ian Maguire
- 10 Mar 2023
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Piled with flavorful veggies like peppers and artichokes, this vegetarian pizza will be a hit at your next pizza night! Fresh basil takes it over the top.
If you were to ask me, “What’s the best vegetarian pizza in Chicago?”, I’d have to ask a few followup questions before I answered. Like, what kind of veggie pizza are we talking here? Because for me, when it comes to pizza, there isn’t one best. Sometimes I’m in the mood for a Neapolitan-style pie with an airy crust and minimal toppings. And sometimes I want something inventive, like the vegan spinach & ranch pizza at Middlebrow in Logan Square. And then there are those nights when nothing but a classic delivery pizza will do.
That’s where this veggie pizza recipe comes in. I make it when I could really go for said delivery pizza, but we’ve just gotten takeout the night before or the delivery time sounded waayyy too long or etc., etc., etc. I’m sure you’ve been there: you want to order in, but for whatever reason that night, it just doesn’t make sense.
This vegetarian pizza recipe is a lifesaver in those situations. Piled with bell peppers, briny artichokes, red onion, fresh basil, and 3 types of cheese, it tastes like delivery pizza (maybe even better?), and it’s quick and easy to make at home. It’s one of our weeknight staples. I hope you love it too!
Veggie Pizza Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this vegetarian pizza:
Pizza dough – Look for store-bought dough in the refrigerated section of your grocery store, or make your own dough! Tip: Homemade pizza dough freezes well. Make a double batch, and stash half in the freezer for your next pizza night!
Cornmeal – For stretching the dough.
Pizza sauce – I like to make a simple no-cook sauce in the food processor with San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, oregano, olive oil, and salt. For a shortcut, store-bought works too!
Asiago, pecorino, and mozzarella cheese – Yes, 3 kinds! I’m obsessed with the combo of the melty mozzarella, funky Asiago, and salty pecorino. To simplify, look for a “pizza” shredded cheese blend at your grocery store.
Roasted red peppers – A classic veggie pizza topping! Jarred and homemade roasted peppers both work here.
Artichoke hearts – They add tangy, briny flavor to this vegetarian pizza.
Red onion – Slice it thinly so that it softens and sweetens in the oven.
Jalapeño pepper – It’s unconventional but delicious. I love the kick of heat! For even more spice, top the pizza with red pepper flakes after it bakes.
Extra-virgin olive oil – For drizzling.
And fresh basil leaves – Scatter them over the pizza when it comes out of the oven. Read More…
