Description
A vibrant and delicious veggie pizza featuring a cornmeal crust, perfect for celebrating Earth Day 2026.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, green, diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, and salt.
- Add olive oil and water, stirring until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a pizza pan to form the crust.
- Layer the diced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms on the crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning over the veggies.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- For a vegan option, substitute mozzarella with a plant-based cheese.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg