Wood-Fired Pizza with Roasted Poblano and Oaxaca Cheese

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

A smoky, wood-fired pizza topped with roasted poblano peppers, melty Oaxaca cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and a drizzle of chili oil for a bold Mexican-inspired flavor. This Mexican-inspired pizza recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pizza dough, poblano peppers, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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
• 2 large poblano peppers
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz, shredded Oaxaca cheese
• 1 tbsp chili oil
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a wood-fired pizza oven or conventional oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for at least 45 minutes.
2. Step 2: Roast 2 large poblano peppers directly over flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally until blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes, then peel off skins, remove seeds, and slice into strips.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper for 15 minutes until caramelized and golden.
4. Step 4: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch round.
5. Step 5: Brush the dough lightly with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then evenly scatter caramelized onions, roasted poblano strips, and 8 oz shredded Oaxaca cheese over the surface.
6. Step 6: Transfer pizza to the hot pizza stone in the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Step 7: Remove pizza and drizzle 1 tbsp chili oil over the top, sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano, slice, and serve hot.