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Veg Cheese Pizza
Serves 4
53 mins
240 Kcal
One of the most delicious options for vegetarians and every pizza lover is veg cheese pizza, which balances the savoury, gloopy taste of melted cheese with juicy fresh vegetables for a great combination experience. There is a base traditionally made of flour, yeast, water, and a pinch of salt baked to a thin, crispy finish or a thicker, chewy texture according to preference. A classic tomato sauce places a tangy, slightly sweet foundation upon the base to complement other toppings. A liberal spread of cheese, usually mozzarella for its creamy melt and gentle flavour, atop the tomato sauce makes all the basic rich cheese pull every bite of pizza excellent to eat. Additional cheeses that variations among veg cheese pizzas might come with can be cheddar for a sharp taste or parmesan for a hint of nuttiness. The toppings here can be anything creative within a veg cheese pizza. The most commonly used vegetables are bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, and sweet corn. Veg cheese pizza is tasty but very adaptable, hence excellent for any kind of gathering family dinner comforting meal at any given time.
Ingredients required for Veg Cheese Pizza
- 1/2 cup cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp maida
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1/2 cup babycorn
- 1/2 cup carrot
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 pizza bases
- 1/2 cup zucchini
- 1/2 cup red capsicum
Cooking steps for Veg Cheese Pizza
- 1Explore the recipe of veg cheese pizza.
- 2Begin by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a wide, non-stick pan over medium heat.
- 3Add 1 tablespoon of plain flour (maida) and stir continuously for about 30 seconds, ensuring it combines smoothly with the butter.
- 4Take care to avoid lumps or uneven spreading.
- 5Gradually pour in 1/4 cup of milk, stirring as you go until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- 6Now, add 1/2 cup of grated processed cheese, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- 7Keep stirring over medium heat until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, which should take about 2 minutes.
- 8Once ready, divide the cheese sauce into two portions and set them aside.
- 9Next, heat 1 tablespoon of butter in the same pan.
- 10Add blanched baby corn slices, carrot cubes, zucchini cubes, and sliced red capsicum.
- 11Cook the vegetables over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until they're slightly tender but still retain some crunch.
- 12Season the vegetables with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, tossing them well to coat evenly.
- 13Once done, divide the vegetables into two equal portions and set them aside for later.
- 14Place one thin-crust pizza base on a clean, dry surface.
- 15Spread one portion of the prepared cheese sauce evenly across the pizza base, ensuring it reaches the edges.
- 16Take one part of the vegetable topping and spread it evenly over the cheese sauce.
- 17Next, drizzle 1/4 cup of pizza sauce on top of the vegetables.
- 18Finish by sprinkling 1/4 cup of grated mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
- 19Repeat these steps for the second pizza base, spreading cheese sauce, adding vegetables, drizzling pizza sauce, and topping with mozzarella cheese.
- 20Preheat your oven to 200 C (400 F).
- 21Lightly grease a baking tray and place the two assembled pizzas on it.
- 22Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and crisp and the cheese on top melts and bubbles beautifully.
- 23Once baked, take the pizzas out of the oven.
- 24Cut them into equal portions and serve hot.
- 25Enjoy this cheesy, flavour-packed veg cheese pizza with your friends and family, perfect for any occasion!