Homemade Veggie Pizza

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Of course, you could just order out, but nothing beats a homemade pizza. The sauce is so easy and hearty everyone will think you were in the kitchen all day cooking this up!

close up view of a sliced Homemade Veggie Pizza on a wooden cutting board
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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
1 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 1 cup warm water

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • ½ small onion, chopped (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • 1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper (Optional)

  • ½ cup chopped onion (Optional)

  • ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms (Optional)

  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam.

  2. Sift flour, sugar, 1 tablespoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Mix egg and oil into dry ingredients; stir in yeast mixture. When dough has pulled together, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, then place dough in bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  4. Cook and stir diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, 1 tablespoon oregano, garlic, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

  5. Punch down dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a knife to divide dough into two equal pieces--do not tear. Shape dough into rounds and let rest for 10 minutes. Form dough into rectangles, and place onto prepared baking sheet. Spoon tomato sauce over dough. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; top with bell pepper, onion, and mushroom. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over top.

  6. Bake in preheated oven until crust is browned and crisp and cheese has melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

This recipe will make two medium-sized pizzas. You can bake two or freeze one to save for a later date.

This will make more sauce than needed but it freezes great!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

397 Calories
9g Fat
63g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 397
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 1291mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 25mg 126%
Calcium 302mg 23%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 649mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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