Pizza is a delectable dish that has captured the hearts and taste buds of people worldwide. With its endless variations and the freedom to customize it based on personal preferences, pizza has become a culinary masterpiece that brings people together. In this article, we will embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect "garden pizza," a creation that celebrates the bounties of nature and transforms your taste buds into a symphony of flavors. From selecting the freshest vegetables to finding the perfect balance of herbs and spices, we will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that your garden pizza becomes a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
GARDEN VEGGIE PIZZA SQUARES
This is a must make appetizer for every event in my house. I received it from a friend years ago and everyone loves it. Great for Christmas parties.
Provided by Meghan Brand
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pizza Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll out crescent rolls onto a large non-stick baking sheet. Stretch and flatten to form a single rectangular shape on the baking sheet. Bake 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix cream cheese with 1/2 of the ranch dressing mix. Adjust the amount of dressing mix to taste. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Arrange carrots, red bell pepper, broccoli and green onions on top. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour. Cut into bite-size squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
GARDEN-FRESH GRILLED VEGGIE PIZZA
I have four gardens, including one just for herbs, so I always have a pretty good spread of produce. I created this loaded-up pizza as a fun summer appetizer using some of my best garden goodies. -Dianna Wara, Washington, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix oil and garlic; brush onto both sides of vegetables. Sprinkle with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side for pepper and onion, 3-4 minutes per side for zucchini, 2-3 minutes per side for tomatoes., Coarsely chop pepper, onion and zucchini. Spread pizza crust with cream cheese; layer with 4 slices provolone and tomato slices. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup basil, carrots, oregano and thyme. Top with grilled vegetables, then remaining cheese., Grill pizza, covered, over medium heat until bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Top with remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
GRILLED GARDEN VEGGIE PIZZA
Pile on the veggies-this crisp, grilled crust can take it! This colorful, healthy pizza looks as fresh as it tastes. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brush vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side for onion and pepper, 3-4 minutes per side for zucchini and squash., Separate onion into rings; cut pepper into strips. Spread pizza crust with garlic; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with grilled vegetables, then remaining cheese., Grill pizza, covered, over medium heat until bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Top with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN RANCH PIZZA-PAMPERED CHEF
This is a quick pizza to through together. What I especially love is that my kids devoured it even though it was covered in vegetables and there wasn't a piece of meat in sight. Substitute your own favorite vegetables (zucchini, onion, cauliflower), the possibilities are endless.
Provided by um-um-good
Categories Vegetable
Time 37m
Yield 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 425°F.
- combine mayonnaise, ranch seasoning and garlic to make a "sauce".
- Spread evenly over crust. Sprinkle on half the mozzarella. Layer on all the vegetables and olives. Top with the remaining mozzarella and the parmesan cheese.
- Bake 18-22 minutes or until pizza crust is cooked. Serve immediately.
GARDEN PIZZA
Fresh-from-the-garden flavors steal the show in this mouthwatering pizza;-Vini Williams, Saint James, Missouri.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, peppers, onion, carrot and garlic in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, oregano and pepper; toss to coat., Place the crust on an ungreased baking sheet or pizza pan. Spoon vegetable mixture onto crust to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with tomato and cheese. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED GARDEN PIZZA
Dazzle your family and friends with pizzas fresh off the grill. We top them with Asiago, Parmesan, veggies and fresh basil. Pile on the toppings you love. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle tomatoes with salt; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough in half. Roll or press each to 1/4-in. thickness; place each on a greased sheet of foil (about 10 in. square). Brush tops with 1 tablespoon oil., Carefully invert crusts onto a grill rack, removing foil. Brush tops with remaining oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat until bottom is golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Remove from grill; reduce grill temperature to low., Top grilled sides of crusts with Parmesan or Asiago cheese, tomatoes, corn, onion and mozzarella cheese. Grill, covered, on low heat until cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with spinach and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
PIZZA HUT OR OLIVE GARDEN BREADSTICKS
Came from http://visualrecipes.com/recipe-details/recipe_id/279/Olive-Garden-Breadsticks,-Pizza-Hut-Cheesesticks/ I use a bread machine to make the dough. This time i mixed equal parts white and wheat flour. The base is the same, but the toppings can be different. Olive Garden: butter, flour, sugar, salt, yeast, kosher salt, garlic powder Pizza Hut breadsticks: same + grated parmesan, black pepper, herbs Pizza Hut cheesesticks: same + mozzarella
Provided by luv2teachec
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 breadsticks, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in bread Machine on dough setting.
- Then, roll it out into a log and divide it into 16 pieces. (I can normally only get about 12) Roll these pieces into cigar-shaped sticks of bread. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400*F. Use your brush to butter each stick, saving some butter for later. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Cook for 15 minutes. Remove, then brush twice more and add another sprinkling of kosher salt and a light sprinkle of garlic powder. Tada! Olive Garden breadsticks.
- For Pizza Hut:.
- mix: 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp italian seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Then shake these onto your breadsticks to your liking (don't overpower the sticks though) For Cheesesticks Sprinkle shredded mozzarella onto the tops, then pop under the broiler until the cheese bubbles and burns a bit.
GARDEN PIZZA SUPREME
This pizza is so delicious and colorful. Feel free to toss on any fresh vegetables from your garden. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan, building up edges slightly. Place cheese slices on dough. Spread sauce over cheese. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese, cauliflower, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, peppers and pepper rings., Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PAMPERED CHEF - 3-CHEESE GARDEN PIZZA
This is a recipe that was prepared at a recent pampered chef party I attended. Delicious and simple.
Provided by Canadian Jane
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place pizza dough on flat stone of your choice. Roll dough to fit stone. Combine garlic and olive oil and brush onto crust. Bake 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Top with tomato and Italian seasoning. Layer zucchini, onion and mushrooms over tomato.
- Sprinkle with parmesan. Bake 15 - 18 minutes more.
OLIVE GARDEN PIZZA DOUGH
This came from the olive garden website. Since my family likes to use this to make their own individual pizzas, I thought I would just post the dough recipe online.
Provided by PolishRuski
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 pizzas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour warm water into a bowl. Add yeast. Using a whisk, whisk completely to dissolve yeast. Set aside for about 5 minutes, or until yeast activates.
- Add 1 cup flour, all the salt, and the olive oil. Mix well. Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time until dough is soft and springy. Dough should turn into a ball. If dough is too dry, add a very small amount of water. If it's too wet, add a very small amount of flour.
- Place dough on a floured board and cover with a dry towel. Allow to sit until ball doubles in size.
- Cut dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll into balls and again allow to rise. If you are not using the dough immediately, wrap each ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Once ready to use, unwrap ball and bring to room temperature.
- Place dough on floured board. Using hands, flatten dough and spread out to form a circle.
- Top with desired ingredients.
- Bake at 550 degrees for 5-6 minutes or until dough is golden brown.
PIZZA WITH A SUNNY-SIDE-UP EGG AND HERB GARDEN PESTO
This pesto pizza can also be served for breakfast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes 1 pizza
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on rack in top third of oven.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Transfer stretched dough to parchment.
- Dot dough with pesto. Scatter with scallion and cheese blend.
- Transfer to oven: Slide parchment ontostone or baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, then crack 1 egg on top of pizza, season with salt and pepper, and bake until egg sets and yolk isslightly runny, 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 g, Cholesterol 128 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, Sodium 876 g
GARDEN PIZZA
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 10m
Yield 2 large or 3 regular servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Heat oil in regular or nonstick skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in peppers, onions and eggplant, and cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are soft.
- Season with pepper; stir in basil and cook just until wilted.
- Arrange vegetables evenly over the browned tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese and run under broiler long enough to melt cheese. Top with tomato slices and serve.
GARDEN-FRESH PIZZA SAUCE
This sauce is so healthy because of all the vegetables in it," writes Helen Lipko of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. "I freeze it in 1-cup portions so it's always on hand for quick pizzas."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan, saute the mushrooms, onion and peppers in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until sauce reaches desired thickness, stirring occasionally. , Stir in pepper; cook 5 minutes longer. Spread desired amount over a pizza crust, or cool and then refrigerate or freeze. Sauce may be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN PITA PIZZA
Found this recipe, when looking for something to do with pita bread. This is a low-fat easy lunch for one, and pretty tasty too. I really like pita bread pizzas. From Fabulous Fat-Free Cooking.
Provided by TheGrumpyChef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the mushrooms and zucchini in a large no-stick skillet, and coat with no-stick spray.
- Cover and cook over med-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms start to release their juice.
- Remove the cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes, or until the mushrooms and zucchini are golden.
- Stir in the garlic powder and 2 tbsp tomato sauce. Set aside.
- Place the pita bread on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 minute to crisp.
- Remove from the oven and spread remaining tomato sauce.
- Spoon on mushroom mixture.
- Sprinkle the scallions, basil, oregano, olives, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 812.2, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 13.2
GARDEN VEGGIE PIZZA SQUARES
This recipe is great for potlucks and for those vegetarian friends.
Provided by Sharon Voss
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Roll out crescent rolls onto a large non-stick baking sheet. Stretch and flatten to form a single rectangular shape on the baking sheet. Bake 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- 2. Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix cream cheese with ½ of the ranch dressing mix. Adjust the amount of dressing mix to taste. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Arrange chopped vegetables on top. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour. Cut into bite-size squares to serve.
THREE CHEESE "NO SAUCE NEEDED" GARDEN PIZZA
this is easy to fix, great tasting for veggie lovers, or all others alike who want to try something different.
Provided by April Hatmaker
Categories Other Snacks
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Brush olive oil in bottom of a pan such as a Pampered Chef's large stone bar Pan. . Add the pizza dough, spread evenly in the pan to the edges, add some Olive oil about a tablespoon/or two, the crushed fresh garlic together in small bowl. Brush Olive oil, crushed garlic mixture on top pizza dough spreading it around evenly. Add thinly sliced veggies (mushrooms, zucchini, roma tomatoes) even yellow squash is great and Green/orange/red/yellow bell peppers if you like. sprinkle with Italian seasoning as you like and top with the cheese. I usually add more than is required for anything with cheese because we love cheese of any kind :) NOTE: Any Pan will work, depending on the pan bake just til its done, cheese is melted, bread is slightly browned.
- 2. Oven @ 350 for about 15/20 minutes just until its done and slightly browned. slice and immediately eat. for an added bonus sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese at the end.
- 3. You can add or subtract any items to make it your own. Or you can dice the veggies instead of slices...There is no wrong way. Fun thing for kids to help make or family event cooking. Its a very Delicious pizza, given it has no marinara/pizza sauce which can make a veggie pizza heavy and take away from the key elements, the veggies! Adding sliced Olives is a nice touch as well.
GARDEN RANCH PIZZA
Steps:
- 1. Reheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly sprinkle large round stone with flour. Unroll pizza dough on baking stone, shaping into a circle. Roll dough to edge of baking stone. 2. Combine mayonnaise, seasoning mix and garlic; whisk. Sread mixture evenly over crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese. 3. Coarsely chop broccoli. Dice bell pepper. Slice carrot using crinkle cutter. Slice olives using egg slicer. Sprinkle vegetables over pizza; top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Grate Parmesan cheese over pizza. 4. Bake 18-22 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into wedges using a pizza cutter.
THREE-CHEESE GARDEN PIZZA
From the Pampered Chef. *An 8 oz. can of pizza sauce may be substituted for the sliced tomato.
Provided by Kathy Lochner
Categories Pizza
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400. Unroll pizza crust dough onto a greased 14-inch pizza pan. Pat out dough to edges. Bake 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven.
- 2. Spread garlic onto crust; sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Top with tomato and Italian seasoning. Layer zucchini, onion and mushrooms over tomato; sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 15-18 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Cut into wedges; serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right dough: The type of dough you use will affect the texture and flavor of your pizza. For a crispy crust, use a thin, crispy dough. For a chewier crust, use a thicker, bread-like dough.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your pizza. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese. If possible, use organic ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pizza: When you add too many toppings to your pizza, it will be difficult to cook evenly. Stick to a few simple toppings, and make sure they are evenly distributed.
- Cook the pizza at a high temperature: The higher the temperature, the crispier the crust will be. Cook the pizza at the highest temperature your oven will allow.
- Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing: This will help to prevent the toppings from falling off.
Conclusion:
Garden pizza is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its fresh, healthy ingredients and crispy crust, it's a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, garden pizza is a sure-fire hit.
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