Description
A colorful and flavor-packed pizza topped with juicy pineapple, fresh veggies, and melty cheese. This Pineapple Veggie Lovers Pizza is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a family favorite for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/3 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained and dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Crushed red pepper (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- In a bowl, toss chopped vegetables and pineapple with a bit of olive oil and Italian seasoning.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to desired shape and size.
- Transfer the dough to parchment paper if using a baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.
- Top with shredded cheese, then layer on onions, peppers, mushrooms, olives, and pineapple.
- Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Brush crust with olive oil and add optional crushed red pepper.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Let dough come to room temperature before rolling.
- Dry pineapple well to avoid soggy crust.
- Add fresh herbs like basil after baking for a burst of flavor.
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pineapple pizza, veggie pizza, homemade pizza, vegetarian dinner, easy pizza recipe