Incorporating more vegetables into your diet doesn’t have to be difficult or boring. In fact, it can be quite delicious and fun, as demonstrated by these two vegetable-packed pizza recipes.
First up, we have a Spring Veggie White Pizza from Braum’s. This pizza combines the creaminess of ricotta cheese with the crunchiness of fresh vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Here’s how to make it:
Spring Veggie White Pizza Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and minced garlic. Spread it evenly over the pre-made pizza crust.
- Arrange the chopped asparagus, sliced zucchini, and cherry tomato halves over the ricotta cheese mixture.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- Top the pizza with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Next up, we have Veggie Pita Pizzas from Meatless Monday. These personal-sized pizzas are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. Here’s the recipe:
Veggie Pita Pizzas Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 whole wheat pitas
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (such as mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and spinach)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Split each pita in half to make 4 rounds.
- Spoon 2 tbsp of pizza sauce onto each pita round and spread it evenly.
- Top each pita with mixed vegetables and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the pizzas.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
In conclusion, these two pizza recipes offer tasty and creative ways to sneak more vegetables into your diet. Whether you prefer a white pizza or a pita pizza, these recipes are quick, easy, and customizable to your taste preferences. So why not give them a try and see how delicious vegetables can be?