Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Peppers and Oregano

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Hand-tossed pizza baked in a wood-fired oven with smoky roasted bell peppers, mozzarella, and fresh oregano leaves. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pizza dough, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 pizza dough
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 8 oz, sliced fresh mozzarella
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat wood-fired oven or conventional oven to highest setting, about 500°F. Toss 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in oven for 15 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
2. Step 2: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
3. Step 3: Brush dough with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle 2 cloves minced garlic evenly over the surface.
4. Step 4: Arrange roasted pepper strips evenly on top of the dough.
5. Step 5: Distribute 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella over the pizza.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes over the cheese.
7. Step 7: Bake pizza in oven for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
8. Step 8: Remove pizza and scatter 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves over the top before slicing and serving.