Vegetarian Pizza Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 4 tsp olive oil; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 cups bread flour; 1 tsp salt; None None FOR THE PIZZA TOPPING; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 can (15 oz) lentils, drained; 7 oz fresh mozzarella cheese; 2 medium zucchini, julienned; 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves; 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino cheese; 1 cup arugula leaves; None None FOR THE CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 can (15 oz) whole peeled tomatoes; 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves only; 1 tbsp honey

Servings: persons

1 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
4 tsp olive oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups bread flour
1 tsp salt
None None FOR THE PIZZA TOPPING
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 can (15 oz) lentils, drained
7 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
2 medium zucchini, julienned
1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup finely grated pecorino cheese
1 cup arugula leaves
None None FOR THE CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (15 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
2 sprigs rosemary, leaves only
1 tbsp honey

1
Place 3/4 cup warm water in a small bowl. Add yeast and sugar. Let stand for 10 mins until frothy. Stir in oil.
2
Combine flours and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture. Mix with dough hook of electric mixer for 4 mins. Place dough in a clean bowl; cover with a damp, clean tea towel. Let stand in a warm place until doubled in size.
3
Punch dough down. Divide evenly into 8 pieces; form into balls. Cover and let stand for 10 mins. Using a rolling pin, roll balls into 7-inch rounds. Place on baking pans.
4
Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F. For the topping, place tomatoes in a roasting pan with olive oil. Season. Roast until skins begin to burst.
5
Meanwhile, for the tomato sauce, place all ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat. Simmer for 15 mins or until reduced by one-third.
6
Spread sauce over pizza crusts. Top with lentils, chunks of mozzarella, zucchini, cherry tomatoes and oregano leaves. Sprinkle with grated pecorino; season.
7
Bake for 10 mins. Garnish with arugula. Top with additional pecorino.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp active dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, 4 tsp olive oil, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Pizza falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Pizza

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