Herbivore’s Dream Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Cornmeal or flour for dusting
• 1 ½ cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese (if preferred)
• Assorted fresh vegetables:
  • Sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, and/or green)
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • Sliced red onions
  • Sliced zucchini or yellow squash
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh spinach leaves or arugula
  • Sliced black olives
  • Sliced artichoke hearts
  • Sliced roasted red peppers
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 475-500°F (245-260°C). Place a pizza stone in the oven if available.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Sprinkle cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or baking sheet to prevent sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel or baking sheet.
4. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese evenly over the sauce.
6. Arrange the assorted fresh vegetables over the pizza, creating a colorful and flavorful medley.
7. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the vegetables. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano or Italian seasoning to taste.
8. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone. Otherwise, place the baking sheet with the pizza in the oven.
9. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted (if using), and the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
10. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
11. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for added aroma and freshness.
12. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

This Herbivore’s Dream Pizza is a paradise of fresh and colorful vegetables, offering a delicious and satisfying meal for vegetarian pizza lovers. Enjoy the wonderful flavors and textures in every bite! Feel free to customize the vegetable toppings according to your preferences and seasonal availability.