Florida Vegetable Deep Dish Pizza is a positively delicious dish that combines the hearty comfort of deep dish pizza with the fresh flavors of Florida’s produce. Topped with a vibrant array of Florida-grown vegetables like juicy tomatoes and crisp bell peppers, each slice offers a burst of freshness and taste. The deep dish crust, golden and perfectly baked, provides a satisfying crunch, beautifully holding the rich vegetable toppings. This pizza is an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy a wholesome, flavor-packed meal, perfect for family dinners or social gatherings. It’s a unique and tasty way to savor the goodness of Florida’s bountiful harvest.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup Florida sweet peppers, diced
- 1 cup Florida mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Florida spinach, chopped
- 1 large homemade or purchased pizza dough
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 (6-ounce) package of pepperoni
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- Parmesan cheese, grated as needed
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use a large cast iron skillet or a high-sided baking sheet pan to prepare the pizza in. Carefully start to evenly stretch the pizza dough to fit the pan it will be cooked in. You want to make sure the pizza dough will go part of the way up the sides of the pan to make a deep dish. Start layering the pizza ingredients by first adding most of the cheese. Next arrange about half of the vegetables and pepperoni on top of the cheese. Evenly add the sauce on top of the cheese and cut vegetables. Add the rest of the cheese plus more if desired. Finally add the rest of the cut vegetables and pepperoni to the top of the pizza. Bake pizza for 12 to 14 minutes, or until desired doneness. Carefully remove cooked pizza from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish pizza with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Fresh Tip: Get fun and creative with this recipe, add or remove toppings to create a family fun pizza making experience.
Source: Fresh from Florida, followfreshfromflorida.com
