Introduction
If you’re a pizza lover who can’t get enough of colorful veggies, this Veg Overloaded Pizza is your perfect weekend treat! Loaded with fresh vegetables, melted cheese, and flavorful pizza sauce, this recipe brings the taste of a restaurant-style pizza right into your home kitchen.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Pizza Base (Homemade or Store-Bought):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup warm water (adjust as needed)
For the Pizza Sauce:
- 2 medium tomatoes (blanched and pureed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup (optional for extra tang)
For the Veggie Toppings:
- ½ cup sliced capsicum (green, red, yellow)
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup sweet corn
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (seeds removed)
- 1 tbsp olives (optional)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp chili flakes & oregano (for garnish)
🍕 Step-by-Step Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it rest for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix well and knead into a soft dough.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours (until doubled in size).
Step 2: Make the Pizza Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic for a few seconds.
- Add tomato puree, chili flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in ketchup (optional) and set aside to cool.
Step 3: Shape the Pizza Base
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 9–10 inch circle.
- Place it on a greased baking tray or pizza stone.
Step 4: Assemble the Pizza
- Spread 3–4 tbsp of pizza sauce evenly on the base.
- Add a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange all the vegetables evenly across the pizza.
- Sprinkle a little more cheese on top for that “overloaded” look.
Step 5: Bake the Pizza
- Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 12–15 minutes or until the crust turns golden and the cheese melts perfectly.
- Sprinkle chili flakes and oregano on top before serving.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with extra cheese or a drizzle of chili-garlic oil for an extra kick.
Pair it with cold drinks or mocktails for the perfect pizza night!
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add paneer cubes or baby corn for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat flour or ready-made pizza base for a quicker version.
- You can also cook the pizza on a tawa if you don’t have an oven — just cover and cook on low heat until cheese melts.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
This Veg Overloaded Pizza is colorful, cheesy, and bursting with fresh flavors — a must-try recipe for every vegetarian food lover!