Pizza Primavera

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough (250g / 8.8oz) 1 pizza dough (250g / 8.8oz)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce
• 1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 zucchini, thinly sliced 1/2 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 4-5 cherry tomatoes, halved 4-5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4-5 mushrooms, sliced 4-5 mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for drizzling Olive oil for drizzling

Nutrition

• Calories: 280 kcal / 1170 KJ
• Fat: 10g (6g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 35g (4g sugars)
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. 2.
   Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. 3.
   Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. 4.
   Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. 5.
   Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
6. 6.
   Arrange the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and red onion on top of the cheese.
7. 7.
   Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, torn basil leaves, dried oregano, salt, and pepper over the vegetables.
8. 8.
   Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza.
9. 9.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. 10.
    Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
11. 11.
    Serve hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Mushrooms — Make sure to slice the mushrooms thinly to ensure even cooking.
• Zucchini — Pat the zucchini slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before placing them on the pizza.
• Bell peppers — For a charred and smoky flavor, you can roast the bell peppers before slicing and adding them to the pizza.
• Cherry tomatoes — If you prefer a more concentrated flavor, you can roast the cherry tomatoes for a few minutes before adding them to the pizza.
• Basil leaves — Tear the basil leaves just before adding them to the pizza to preserve their freshness and aroma.

Tips & Tricks

• For a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven before placing the rolled-out dough on it.
• Experiment with different vegetable combinations based on what's in season or your personal preferences.
• Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
• If you prefer a more pronounced garlic flavor, brush the crust with garlic-infused olive oil before adding the toppings.
• To make the pizza more filling, you can add some cooked chickpeas or grilled tofu as additional toppings.

Serving advice

Serve the Pizza Primavera hot, straight from the oven. Cut it into slices and serve it as a main course or as part of a buffet-style meal. Pair it with a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the visual appeal of the Pizza Primavera, arrange the colorful vegetables in an attractive pattern on top of the cheese. Garnish with a few fresh basil leaves before serving to add a pop of green.