Mediterranean Veggie Pizza

This Mediterranean Veggie Pizza combines traditional Italian pizza elements with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and herbs, creating a delightful flavor explosion. The crispy crust is topped with a rich tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and a colorful assortment of bell peppers, red onions, olives, and feta cheese, finished with a sprinkle of oregano and fresh basil. It’s a wholesome, vegetarian option that’s both satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
4. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
6. Arrange the sliced bell peppers, red onion, and olives evenly on top of the cheese.
7. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.