Homemade Vegetarian Pizza

Homemade Vegetarian Pizza

Ingredients (for 1 large pizza)
For the pizza dough (or use ready-made dough):

250 g flour

150 ml warm water

1/2 sachet dry yeast

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling:

150g tomato sauce (homemade or ready-made)

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips

1/2 red onion, sliced

5 to 6 button mushrooms, sliced

100g grated mozzarella cheese (or sliced)

1 handful pitted black olives

1 drizzle olive oil

Herbs de Provence or dried oregano

Fresh basil (optional)

Salt and pepper

Preparation
1. Prepare the dough:

Mix the yeast in warm water and let rest for 10 minutes.

In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, olive oil, and yeast-infused water. Knead for 5 to 10 minutes.

Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place. 2. Prepare the vegetables:

In a pan or in the oven, lightly sauté (or roast) the peppers and mushrooms with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.

This prevents them from releasing too much moisture onto the pizza.

3. Assembly:

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Roll out the dough on a baking sheet.

Spread the tomato sauce over the dough.

Add the mozzarella cheese, then arrange the vegetables harmoniously.

Sprinkle with olives, red onion, and a drizzle of olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano.

4. Bake:

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the cheese melts.

Finishing:

Add a few fresh basil leaves as soon as the pizza comes out of the oven.

Variations:

Add artichokes, goat cheese, or fresh spinach.

For a vegan version, use a dough without eggs or milk, and replace the cheese with a plant-based alternative.