Colorful Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizza
Colorful Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizza features sweet bell peppers, creamy roasted garlic, tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, and fresh basil on a crisp gluten-free crust.
Equipment
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Knife
- Rolling Pin
- spoon
Ingredients
For the Pizza Base
- 1 gluten-free pizza crust
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the Toppings
- 4 roasted garlic cloves mashed
- 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
- 150 g tomato sauce
- 150 g vegan mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 fresh basil leaves chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Pizza Base
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Brush the crust evenly with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
Add the Toppings
- Spread the tomato sauce in a thin, even layer over the pizza crust.
- Distribute the mashed roasted garlic over the tomato sauce.
- Arrange the sliced bell peppers evenly over the pizza.
- Drizzle the toppings with the remaining tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
Bake and Finish
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella evenly over the pizza.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
- Remove the pizza from the oven.
- Scatter the chopped basil over the top.
- Cut into four equal portions and serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a crisp green salad, grilled courgette, marinated olives, or a simple tomato and cucumber salad. Chilli oil can be offered separately for additional heat.Recipe Notes
Pat the sliced bell peppers dry before adding them to prevent excess moisture from softening the crust. Use garlic that has already been roasted until tender and lightly caramelised. Check that the pizza crust, tomato sauce, and vegan mozzarella are certified gluten-free when required.Variations
Use a mixture of red, yellow, and orange bell peppers for extra colour. Add sliced mushrooms, red onion, olives, or chilli flakes. Regular mozzarella can replace the vegan cheese when a dairy-free pizza is not required.Storage
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat it in a hot oven or dry frying pan until the crust is crisp and the topping is thoroughly heated.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc balances the sweetness of the peppers and the richness of the roasted garlic. Pinot Grigio is another suitable choice.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 1/4 pizza | Calories: 330 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 720 mg | Sugar: 5 g