Veggie Pizza with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Savor the delicious goodness of this Veggie Pizza with Spinach and Feta Cheese a fresh, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Loaded with vibrant veggies, tender spinach, and tangy feta, this homemade pizza is perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a fun weekend treat.
Ingredients
- For the Pizza Dough (Store-Bought or Homemade):
- 1 lb (450 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
- For the Sauce:
- ½ cup tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade marinara)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Toppings:
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional for extra cheesiness)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
- Prepare dough: Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone. Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Prepare sauce: Mix tomato sauce with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over the pizza base.
- Add toppings: Layer spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives over the sauce. Sprinkle with feta and mozzarella cheese. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with oregano.
- Bake pizza: Place pizza in the oven and bake 12–20 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm. Optionally garnish with fresh basil or arugula.