Homemade Veggie Pizza: Garden-to-Table Joy

Picture this: a warm, sunny day in your own backyard garden. The scent of freshly harvested vegetables fills the air as you prepare to create a masterpiece – Homemade Veggie Pizza. This is not just any pizza; it’s a celebration of the bountiful produce you’ve cultivated with love and care. It’s a slice of pure garden-to-table joy.

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the dough to parchment paper, which will make it easier to slide onto the hot baking surface.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
5. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
6. Now, arrange the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and black olives on top of the cheese.
7. Drizzle the olive oil over the veggies, and sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
8. Transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper) to the hot oven or onto the heated pizza stone or baking sheet.
9. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven, sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza, and let it cool for a minute before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Homemade Veggie Pizza is a delightful celebration of your garden’s treasures. With a crispy crust, savory sauce, melty cheese, and colorful veggies, every bite is a burst of flavor.

Nutrition: Calories – 280, Total Fat – 9g, Carbohydrates – 40g, Protein – 10g

Picture your friends and family gathered around the table, savoring the flavors of your garden-to-table masterpiece. Each bite is a symphony of tastes and textures, and the joy of sharing this homemade Veggie Pizza is the perfect way to celebrate the harvest season. So roll up your sleeves, pick your freshest vegetables, and create this delicious pizza that’s not just a meal but a memory. From your garden to your table, it’s a slice of pure joy.