Geometric Veggie Pizza with Herb Aioli

A creative pizza topped with sliced vegetables arranged in geometric patterns and served with fresh herb aioli.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made 12-inch pizza dough
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup (sliced in strips) bell peppers
• 1/4 cup (sliced in thin rounds) zucchini
• 1/4 cup (sliced) mushrooms
• 1/4 cup (sliced) red onion
• 1/4 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp (chopped) fresh basil
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp (chopped) fresh dill
• 1 tbsp (chopped) fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
2. Step 2: Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
4. Step 4: Arrange vegetables in geometric patterns: place bell pepper strips in a circle, zucchini rounds in a square, mushrooms in triangles, red onion in a line, and cherry tomatoes in the center.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
6. Step 6: While pizza bakes, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl to make herb aioli.
7. Step 7: Once pizza is done, sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh basil and serve with herb aioli for dipping.