Saturday, July 10, 2010

Fresh and Flavorful Veggie Pizza

This is one of the freshest, most flavorful pizzas you'll ever try. Who needs meat with toppings like these?

Sue’s “You Won’t Miss the Meat” Veggie Pizza

Pizza dough (refrigerated or homemade)
Extra virgin olive oil
Green, red, orange and yellow bell peppers, julienned
Purple onion, julienned
Minced garlic
Pesto sauce
Sliced black olives
Tomato, seeded, sliced and sprinkled lightly with kosher salt
Fresh, sliced mozzarella cheese
Crumbled feta cheese
Fresh basil, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions. Sauté until tender. Add garlic, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir one minute, and remove from heat.

Spread 1/3 cup pesto sauce evenly over pizza dough. Top with sliced tomatoes, sautéed vegetables and black olives. Add mozzarella slices and crumbled feta. Bake according to pizza dough directions or until crust is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and top with chopped fresh basil.

Before serving, drizzle individual slices with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt if desired.