Name: Sunny California Garden Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 ball (8 oz) store-bought or fresh pizza dough; 1/2 cup pizza sauce (tomato-based); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 small zucchini, thinly sliced; 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Sunny California Garden Pizza

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This vibrant California Garden Pizza celebrates the peak of summer produce with a colorful medley of fresh veggies atop a crisp, golden crust. Inspired by the sunny weather and local ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a light dinner for two. The combination of sweet bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, finished with fragrant basil, brings a burst of flavor and a cheerful appearance to your table. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick bake, you can enjoy a slice of California sunshine right at home.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomato halves evenly on top.
Sprinkle with dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using).
Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and browned in spots.
Remove from oven, cool for 2 min, then top with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve warm.