Crispy Punch Pizza with Roasted Vegetables and Mozzarella

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Thin-crust pizza topped with oven-roasted vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and a drizzle of basil olive oil for a satisfying vegetarian meal. This italian-inspired pizza (vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes brings together store-bought or homemade pizza dough, small, thinly sliced red onion, divided olive oil for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, store-bought or homemade pizza dough
• 1 small, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1, minced garlic clove

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss 1 small sliced zucchini, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 small thinly sliced red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Brush the dough with 1 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1 minced garlic clove and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Arrange the roasted vegetables evenly over the dough.
4. Step 4: Top with 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella, spacing slices evenly.
5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.