Description: Indulge in this cheesy Veg Overloaded Pizza topped with fresh vegetables, herbs, and homemade pizza sauce — a treat for pizza lovers!
📌 Recipe Info
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding dough resting)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Difficulty: Medium
- Servings: 4
- Course: Main / Snack
🛒 Ingredients
For Pizza Base (if making fresh):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Warm water (as needed)
For Toppings:
- ½ cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 capsicum (green bell pepper), sliced
- ½ cup sweet corn (boiled)
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 5–6 olives (optional)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Pizza Dough
- In a bowl, mix yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead into a soft dough.
- Cover and let it rest for 1–2 hours until it doubles in size.
(If using store-bought base, skip this step.)
Step 2: Roll Out the Base
- Punch down the risen dough and roll into a 10–12 inch circle.
- Place it on a greased baking tray or pizza stone.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese.
- Arrange onions, capsicum, mushrooms, corn, and tomato slices.
- Add the remaining cheese on top.
Step 4: Bake
- Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Bake pizza for 15–20 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melts.
Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle oregano and chili flakes.
- Slice and serve hot!
💡 Tips
- Use whole wheat flour for a healthier crust.
- Add jalapeños for extra spice.
- Brush edges of the base with garlic butter for a restaurant-style taste.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
Serve Veg Overloaded Pizza with:
- Garlic breadsticks
- Chilled soft drink or lemonade
- Fresh garden salad