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Italian Cuisine

Vegetarian Pizza

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Yield2 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
Vegetarian Pizza
About This Recipe

This delicious vegetarian pizza, topped with sautéed eggplant, fresh spinach, artichokes, and olives, is a must-try for any pizza lover. Not only is it loaded with nutrients, but it also highlights the natural flavors of a great crust and melty cheese, free from heavy toppings. Perfect for a healthy dinner or lunch, this pizza allows […]

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 recipe pizza
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 0.5 cup Pizzaioli
  • 0.5 cup cooked spinach
  • 12 slices Japanese eggplant, — sautéd in olive oil
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella, — grated
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper, — peeled, seeded and cut into 4 small pieces
  • 6 artichoke heart quarters, — marinated in oil and drained
  • 3 black pitted olives, — split in half
  • 0.5 tablespoon
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 475°F. Place the pizza dough circle on a baking sheet dusted with flour and spoon tomato sauce onto the dough, spreading it up to the rim.

  2. 2

    with the spinach all over, arrange the sauté eggplant slices and scatter mozzarella over. Add the bell pepper, artichokes, and black olives. Sprinkle Parmesan on top. Season with freshly ground pepper and drizzle olive oil over the pizza. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden. Serve hot.

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