Vegetarian Pizza Zucchini Peppers (Printable Version)
Crispy flatbread layered with zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes, finished with cheese and fresh basil.
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 -
1 zucchini, very thinly sliced
02 -
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
03 -
1 green bell pepper, diced
04 -
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Dairy
05 -
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 -
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
→ Base and Sauce
07 -
1 large seeded flatbread or pizza crust
08 -
0.5 cup marinara sauce
→ Garnishes and Seasoning
09 -
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 230°C. Position flatbread or pizza crust on a baking tray and coat evenly with marinara sauce.
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In a large bowl, combine sliced zucchini, diced peppers, and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss until evenly coated.
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Distribute the prepared vegetables over the sauce in an even layer. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the vegetables.
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Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the vegetables are just tender.
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Remove pizza from oven. Top with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
For optimal crispness, use a preheated baking sheet and avoid overloading the flatbread with moisture-rich vegetables.