Heart Shaped Vegetable Pizza (Print Version)
Crispy heart-shaped pizza with colorful fresh vegetables and gooey mozzarella cheese, ideal for a special meal.
# What You Need:
→ Pizza Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp instant dry yeast
03 - ½ tsp sugar
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - ⅔ cup warm water
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Tomato Sauce
07 - ½ cup tomato sauce
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - ½ tsp dried oregano
10 - ½ tsp dried basil
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - ½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
15 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
16 - ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - ½ cup baby spinach leaves
18 - 4–6 black olives, sliced
19 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in warm water and olive oil. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Cover dough and let rest for 10 minutes.
04 - Roll dough on floured surface into a heart shape about ¼ inch thick. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
05 - Mix tomato sauce with minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
06 - Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving a ½ inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over sauce.
07 - Arrange bell peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and olives on top of cheese.
08 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The heart shape somehow makes everything taste better, especially with little ones watching
- You can customize the vegetables with whatever's wilting in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Rolling a heart shape takes patience, and the first attempt might look more like a blob, which still tastes delicious
- Wet vegetables like spinach should go under toppings or they will steam instead of roast
03 -
- Use a pizza stone if you have one, preheating it in the oven for the crispiest crust possible
- Brush the very edge of the dough with olive oil before baking for extra golden color