Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Loaded Veggie French Bread Pizza, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 large French bread loaf
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red, green, and yellow)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place it cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over both halves of the bread.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and black olives. Season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well.
- Evenly distribute the veggie mixture over the cheese-covered bread.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For a crispy crust, broil the pizza for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- You can customize the toppings by adding your favorite vegetables or cooked proteins like pepperoni or sausage for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg