10 Vegetarian Pizza Recipes To Try

There is more to vegetarian diets than meets the eye, it doesn’t always have to be about salads and vegetables as most people perceive it to be. 

In fact, vegetarian pizzas are some of the easiest to make and most flavorful. If you are looking to indulge in a scrumptious vegetarian pizza, there is a world of creative options to choose from.

Understanding the Diet

The vegetarian diet is vastly known to be one that excludes the consumption of meat. Apart from that there are different types of vegetarian diets as explained below.

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian

From the name, this is a vegetarian diet that allows for the consumption of milk and eggs. Lacto stands for milk while ovo is for eggs. 

An individual following the diet might eat eggs and milk based  products like cheese, yogurt and powder as sources of proteins derived from animals. However the diet strictly excludes meat, fish and poultry.

Lacto-Vegetarian

A slight deviation from lacto-ovo, this diet only allows the consumption of milks and milk based products. The eggs are excluded, same to meat, poultry and fish.

Vegan 

The variation that most relate to when they think of vegetarian diet. It is purely dedicated to consumption of plant based foods. Anything that is animal related is excluded, even honey.

Semi-Vegeterian

For people who can not fully commit to not having any animal related foods then, semi-vegetarian is one for them. The diet is mostly vegetarian with an exemption of occasion consumption of any animal based foods.

The Pizza Dough

In most cases most pizza doughs are vegetarian because the ingredients used are mostly vegan; water,yeast and flour. On rare occasions will some pizza doughs have yogurt in them to give them extra fluff.

10 Vegetarian Pizza Recipes You Should Try

If you are a vegetarian looking for exciting pizza recipes to try, here are a few to consider.

1. White Pizza With Zucchini Flowers and Onions

Ingredients

• 5 Zucchini flowers
• Pizza dough
• Mozzarella cheese
• Olive oil
• Minced garlic
• Pepper
• Salt

Preparation

1. Make pizza dough.
2. Add a good helping of ricotta cheese.
3. Sprinkle the zucchini flowers onto it. 
4. Sprinkle minced garlic.
5. Drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake until the crust is golden.

The pizza has a creamy texture to it, with a strong flavor from the garlic. The pizza is packed with vitamin C and A from the zucchini flowers.

2. Pizza Alla Norma Eggplants

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Tomato sauce
• Sliced and roasted eggplants
• Fresh basil leaves
• Grated mozzarella cheese
• Olive oil

Preparation

1. After flattening the dough, evenly spread two tablespoons of tomato sauce.
2. Add the roasted eggplants.
3. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves and mozzarella cheese.
4. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake until the crust raises and looks bumpy.

Basil and mozzarella is a combination enjoyed by the italians. That aside, the benefits offered by the eggplant include fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.

3. Pizza With Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• Sliced mushrooms (assorted varieties)
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh thyme leaves
• Pinch of salt
• Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. Spread white sauce on the pizza dough.
2. Add sliced mushrooms and mozzarella cheese.
3. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves.
4. Let it bake until the crust is fully crispy.

Mushrooms are among low calorie foods. They are packed with minerals and vitamins. Making the pizza is simple and nutritious.

4. Pizza With Zucchini and Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Pesto sauce
• Sliced zucchini
• Crumbled goat cheese
• Pine nuts
• Fresh basil leaves

Preparation

1. Spread pesto on the pizza dough.
2. Add the sliced zucchini with the crumbled goat cheese.
3. Lastly add in the pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.
4. Once the cheese has melted, take it out of the oven.

The melted goat cheese is creamy and packs plenty of fats . The basil and zucchini bring antioxidants to the diet.

5. White Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Olive oil mixed with garlic
• Fresh mozzarella cheese
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze drizzle

Preparation

1. Brush the dough with olive oil and garlic.
2. Add fresh basil, sliced cherry tomatoes and Mozzarella.
3. Let it bake until the cheese turns golden.
4. Slightly pour the balsamic glaze on the pizza before tabling

Cherry tomatoes offer a good supply of vitamin C while the combination of olive,garlic and balsamic glaze bring out the flavor.

6. White Pizza With Roasted Peppers

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Olive oil and garlic base
• Roasted red bell peppers, sliced
• Grated mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

1. Brush the dough with olive oil and garlic.
2. Layer on roasted red pepper slices.
3. Add mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves.
4. Sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra heat.
5. Let it cook until the cheese bubbles.

Red bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, and with the option of adding the pepper flakes the pizza becomes hot and bursts with flavor.

7. White Pizza With Red Chicory Radicchio

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Olive oil and garlic base
• Sliced red chicory radicchio
• Crumbled blue cheese
• Walnuts
• Honey drizzle

Preparation

1. Give the dough a gentle brush with olive oil and garlic.
2. Add sliced red chicory radicchio.
3. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and walnuts.
4. Add the honey with a drizzle not overpower the other ingredients
5. Let it cook until the crust turns crispy

The beauty of the pizza is that it has a combination of flavors. The honey brings the sweetness while the blue cheese makes it perfectly creamy.

8. Thai Nuts Pizza

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Thai peanut sauce
• Grated mozzarella cheese
• Sliced bell peppers (red and yellow)
• Sliced red onions
• Slightly crushed peanuts
• Fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

1. Spread Thai peanut sauce on the pizza dough.
2. Add mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, and red onions.
3. Sprinkle chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
4. Bake until the cheese is golden.

This pizza offers a fusion of flavors with the creaminess of peanut sauce and the crunch of fresh vegetables. The colorful bell peppers make the dish pop.

9. Fig and Spinach Pizza

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Fig preserves
• Fresh spinach leaves
• Crumbled goat cheese
• Balsamic glaze drizzle

Preparation

1. Spread fig preserves on the pizza dough.
2. Add fresh spinach leaves and crumbled goat cheese.
3. Bake until the crust is golden.
4. Drizzle balsamic glaze before serving.

This pizza is a delightful mix of sweet figs, savory goat cheese, and nutrient-rich spinach.

10. Kale Onion Parmesan Cheese Pizza

Ingredients

• Pizza dough
• Olive oil and garlic base
• Chopped kale leaves
• Sliced red onions
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

1. Brush the dough with olive oil and garlic.
2. Layer on chopped kale leaves and sliced red onions.
3. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
4. Bake until the kale is crispy.

Kale is a superfood packed with vitamins, and this pizza offers a tasty way to enjoy its benefits.

Conclusion

These recipes not only bring out the best flavors but they are easy to prepare for both small and big groupings. A vegetarian pizza can either be inspired by classic rendition of classical designs or can be an adventurous endeavor. Feel free to try whichever you like and share it with the people around.