Enjoy the flavors of fresh garden vegetables on a delicious pizza crust with these Garden Veggie Pizza Squares. This recipe combines a crispy crust with a colorful medley of vegetables, cheese, and herbs, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal or a delicious snack, these pizza squares are sure to satisfy your cravings. And the best part? You can customize the toppings to your liking! Serve these squares warm and enjoy the taste of summer all year round.
Ingredients
- 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced red onions
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Unroll the pizza crust onto the greased baking sheet and press it down to fit the pan.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange the sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, red onions, black olives, and mushrooms on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle the chopped basil, parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the vegetables.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Pizza is believed to have originated in Naples, Italy in the late 18th century.
The first pizzeria in America, Lombardi's, opened in New York City in 1905.
A survey conducted in the United States found that pepperoni is the most popular pizza topping.
Italian immigrants brought pizza to America in the late 19th century, and it quickly gained popularity among Americans.
Pizza has become a staple food in the American diet, with an estimated 3 billion pizzas sold in the country each year.