Make Our Top 5 Vegetarian Pizzas with the Easiest Dough Ever
Vegetarians rejoice! Your pizza choices no longer have to be limited to the classic margherita. We’ve gathered the top 5 vegetarian pizzas you can easily make at home. These vegetarian pizzas are bursting with flavors that even your omnivore friends will be raving about. We also included a sheet pan pizza crust recipe that’s ready for topping with veggies in less than 20 minutes. There’s very minimal wait and kneading time unlike other recipes because we want to make it easy for you. Plus, you don’t even have to learn how to shape pizzas properly as it goes straight into your sheet pan.
Quick & Easy Sheet Pan PIzza Crust for Your Vegetarian Pizzas
Ingredients for Your Pizza Crust:
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp iodized salt
- 2 4 cups all purpose flour
How to Make A Sheet Pan Pizza:
Step 1: In a medium sized bowl, combine yeast, water, 1 tbsp olive oil, and sugar. Mix to combine.
Step 2: Add the salt and flour and mix with a sturdy spatula.
Step 3: Take out of the bowl and knead on a floured surface for 1-2 minutes or until the dough feels smooth and elastic. Make sure to not over knead the dough as it can result in a tough crust.
Step 4: Drizzle ½ tsp olive oil all over the dough and place in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
Step 5: While the dough is resting, preheat your oven to 425ºF or 220ºC
Step 6: When the dough is ready, pour the remaining 1 tsp of olive oil on a 9x13” sheet pan and spread, making sure to cover the entire surface.
Step 7: Place the dough on the pan and use your hands to spread and press it on the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
Step 8: Top with your chosen vegetarian toppings and bake for 10-12 minutes in your preheated oven or until the edges are golden brown and puffy.
Our Top 5 Vegetarian Pizza Toppings (Plus a Bonus Vegetarian Pizza Recipe!)
Now that you have a go-to recipe for the easiest and quickest sheet pan pizza dough, you can begin experimenting with different vegetarian pizza toppings. Here are 5 of our favorite toppings as well as a bonus vegetarian pizza recipe.
To assemble these pizzas, simply top your prepared dough with the toppings and bake until the edges of your crust are golden brown and the cheese (if using) is melted. We list the ingredients for each vegetarian pizza in order of how you should add them to your pizza. We also give you a bit of liberty in these recipes to experiment. Remember, you can modify the toppings of these vegetarian pizzas according to what’s available in your pantry and your preferences.
1. Greek Vegetarian Pizza with a Filipino Twist
This delicious vegetarian pizza substitutes salty and creamy kesong puti in place of feta cheese to create a delicious fusion of flavors. Pre-roast your tomatoes and onions with oregano to bring out those sweet flavors but if you’re pressed for time, feel free to skip this step and put them on your pizzas fresh. For an added spiciness and umami, we suggest adding a bit of Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili to the onions and tomatoes prior to roasting.
Vegetarian Pizza Toppings Used in this Recipe:
100 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded- 100 grams kesong puti, crumbled
- Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili, to taste
- 1 ½ cup of pre-roasted tomatoes of different sizes, sliced
- 2 medium-sized pre-roasted red onions, sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
2. Italian Vegetariana Pizza
This delicious vegetarian pizza uses a lot of vegetables that taste better when roasted. To make things easier, slice your vegetables and place them in the oven to roast at 465ºF or 240ºC for 20 minutes before preparing your pizza dough. You can roast with salt and pepper or you can go the extra mile and roast them with Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original.
Vegetarian Pizza Toppings Used in this Recipe:
- 150 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- Knorr Liquid Seasoning Original, to taste
- 1 zucchini, sliced into a quarter inch thick slices
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup tomatoes, sliced into quarter inch wedges (feel free to sub halved cherry tomatoes)
- handful of arugula
- salt and pepper, to taste
3. Apple, Brie, and Hot Honey Vegetarian Pizza
Sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy, this pizza delivers on all of these and more. The toppings on this vegetarian pizza could easily go on a salad or your typical charcuterie board but when placed on top of our easy sheet pan pizza dough and that creamy brie melts, it’s a whole new experience. We love this pizza for its ease and freshness.
Vegetarian Pizza Toppings Used in this Recipe:
- ⅓ cup caramelized onions
- 1 wheel of brie sliced into small squares
- 1 apple, you can use whatever you prefer
- ¼ cup roasted or candied walnuts
- ¼-⅓ cup rocket arugula
Hot Honey, to drizzle on top (To make hot honey, simply bring to a simmer - 1 cup honey with 2 tablespoons chili flakes. Take it off the heat and once cooled down, you can strain it and add an optional 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar)
4. Breakfast Vegetarian Pizza
This breakfast vegetarian pizza is a breeze to make and is healthy and delicious too! Imagine your favorite avocado toast made into pizza. While it’s great on its own, feel free to experiment with this recipe to suit your tastes. Need more protein? Add a fried egg on top or add dollops of hummus after baking the pizza. You can even add sundried tomatoes if your feeling extra fancy. The options for this vegetarian pizza are limitless!
P.S. Make sure to add your avocado and arugula to your pizza after baking!
Vegetarian Pizza Toppings Used in this Recipe:
100 grams mozzarella, shredded- 3 cup Sliced tomatoes, regular sized or cherry tomatoes
- 1-2 whole avocados, sliced thinly
- handful of fresh arugula
- olive oil, for drizzling
- salt, pepper, and chili flakes, to taste
- Optional add ins: Sun dried tomatoes, hummus, fried egg, honey, caramelized onions, Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili
5. Mushroom and Creamy Malunggay Pesto Pizza
This vegetarian pizza uses homemade malunggay pesto mixed with Knorr Ginataang Gulay MIx to amp up the health benefits while adding a delicious creaminess to this vegetarian pizza. To make the sauce, first make the pesto. Combine 1 cup malunggay leaves with ½ cup basil leaves, 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoon walnuts, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and 1 cup extra virgin olive oil in a high-speed blender or food processor.
To make the creamy sauce, combine ½ cup of this delicious malunggay pesto with Knorr Ginataang Gulay Mix that’s been diluted in ½ cup water. Mix in a saucepan and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Take off the heat and dollop over your vegetarian pizza to make it extra creamy and healthy.
Vegetarian Pizza Toppings Used in this Recipe:
- 100 grams mozzarella, shredded
- 1 ¼ cup mixed mushrooms sautéd with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp dried oregano and finished with 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 50 grams kesong puti, crumbled
- Knorr Ginataang Gulay Mix
- dollops of pesto sauce, according to preference
Bonus Recipe: Spinach and Cheese Pizza
This vegetarian pizza is an ode to an infamous pizza chain’s Creamy Spinach Dip Pizza. This recipe uses mostly pantry staples, Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise, and Knorr Chicken Cube to create a vegetarian pizza that we dare say is better than some meat-filled pizzas.
Armed with these delicious vegetarian pizza recipes, now you have a fun and delicious way to eat your veggies! Why not try making a pizza (or two) this weekend and surprise your family with this delectable, yet healthy, treat.
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