Veggie Pizza

I love how colorful Veggie Pizza looks straight out of the oven. The crust gets perfectly crispy and the cheese melts into bubbly golden goodness. Mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, and spinach make each slice taste fresh and delicious. It’s the kind of pizza that disappears fast at every dinner table.

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I make this for pizza nights, game day parties, weekend lunches, and whenever I want something loaded with fresh veggies. It’s so easy to throw on whatever you have, and all those colors make it look really good on the table. Perfect for using up produce or trying different veggie combos. It keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days and tastes great reheated.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

How to Make Veggie Pizza with Step-By-Step Instructions

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Making this pizza at home is faster than ordering delivery, and you’ll love how the vegetables stay fresh and vibrant.

Preheat Oven

If you’re using an Ooni pizza oven, preheat it to 850°F/450°C for that authentic pizzeria-style cook. For a kitchen oven, preheat to 500°F/260°C, and if you’ve got a pizza stone, place it in the oven rack now so it heats up with the oven for the crispiest crust.

Prep Your Pizza Crust

Lightly dust your pizza peel (for Ooni ovens), or work surface or pizza pan with flour, then place your 12-inch pizza crust on it. The flour prevents sticking and helps you slide the pizza easily into the oven or onto your round nonstick pizza pan.

If you want to flatten the dough further out, you can use a rolling pin until you achieve your desired crust thickness.

Add Sauce to the Base

Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the cooled crust with a rubber spatula if you’ve made your own pizza dough, leaving a ½ inch border for the crust to puff up.

For an extra creamy sauce, feel free to stir sour cream into your pizza sauce, which also adds a subtle tangy taste. A softened cream cheese layer is a great texture and flavor booster too, though it’s up to you if you’re going to use it or not.

Scatter the Toppings

Add chopped fresh spinach, then scatter grated mozzarella cheese across the pizza. I use a box grater for freshly shredded cheese that melts more smoothly in the oven. You could also use shredded cheddar for a sharper flavor or crumbled feta cheese if you want a bit more tang.

Top with sliced mushrooms, thinly sliced red onion, tomato, and orange bell pepper, or season them first with garlic powder before adding them to the pizza for deeper, more developed flavor. The vegetables should be distributed evenly so every slice gets a good mix.

Honestly, you can customize the toppings however you like. Use fresh vegetables or fruits like cherry tomatoes, black olives, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, shredded carrot, yellow bell peppers, green olives, or chopped green onion if you want, or even red pepper flakes for heat.

Cook Until Crispy

Just before baking, you may brush the crust edges with olive oil or sprinkle them with garlic salt for an extra golden and flavorful crust. This is totally optional.

Once you’re ready to bake, for an Ooni pizza oven, place the pizza in the oven and use a pizza turner to rotate it every 20 seconds for an even cook. It’ll be done in approximately 2 to 3 minutes when the base has crisped and the topping is evenly cooked.

For a kitchen oven, bake for approximately 8 to 10 minutes until the base has crisped and the cheese is melted and golden.

Serve and Enjoy

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh herbs like fresh basil leaves or fresh dill weed. Slice the pizza evenly using a pizza wheel or a sharp pizza knife.

Serve right away while the cheese is still melty and the vegetables are tender. The crust should be golden brown and crispy, with the toppings perfectly cooked through. Enjoy!

If you’re bringing this veggie pizza to a potluck, work event, or party, let it cool completely after baking, then slice it and place it in a large, flat container or on a baking sheet covered tightly with aluminum foil.

For longer trips, use an insulated carrier or wrap the container in towels to keep it warm for up to 1 hour.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 400°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes to crisp up the crust again, or use a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is crispy and the cheese melts.

You can also freeze slices wrapped in plastic wrap or in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between each slice for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating, or reheat from frozen in a 375°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

What to Serve With Veggie Pizza

Serve it with a simple Caesar salad or mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette for a complete meal. I also love pairing it with garlic bread, breadsticks, or crescent rolls, and a light soup like tomato basil or minestrone rounds everything out perfectly.

For gatherings, set out a platter of marinated olives, artichoke hearts, antipasto, or caprese skewers alongside the pizza.

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