Pizza with Roasted Leeks and Sheep Cheese
Welcome to a slice of pizza paradise where simplicity meets gourmet flavors! This vegetarian thin-crust pizza is quick, easy to make, and a burst of savory goodness that will make your taste buds very happy. Unleash gourmet flavors with this pizza recipe, highlighting purple onions, roasted leeks, Kalamata olives, bell peppers, broccoli florets, and aged sheep cheese. This quick and easy dish delivers savory bliss on a crispy crust. Learn step-by-step instructions for a culinary delight!
I highly recommend Handcrafted Golden Home Roman Pizzeria Style pizza crust for the perfect pizza crust. Conveniently packaged with three crusts, each boasting just 360 calories, it’s ideal for a light dinner or snack. When baked according to instructions, it achieves a beautiful crispness that pairs perfectly with your favorite toppings. I adore fresh vegetables’ vibrant colors and flavors on my pizza, so I’m mindful not to overwhelm it with excess cheese. However, you can adjust the cheese amount to suit your preferences for a more indulgent result.
Unleash gourmet flavors with this Thin-Crust Pizza recipe, which highlights roasted leeks, Kalamata olives, bell peppers, broccoli florets, and sheep cheese. This quick and easy dish delivers savory bliss on a crispy crust. Learn step-by-step instructions for a culinary delight!
Pizza with Roasted Leeks and Sheep Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 11-inch Ultra-thin pizza crust I used Handcrafted Golden Home Roman Pizzeria Style pizza crust
- 1 purple onion, sliced
- 1 1 leek top, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 1 cup cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 bell pepper, sliced orange or red
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 hot Hungarian Gipsy pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 12 dark pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 10 oz grated Bulgarian Kashkaval sheep cheese (or your favorite aged cheese)
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Slice vegetables and grate cheese.
- Brush a nonstick pan with olive oil, then place peppers, broccoli, and leeks in a single layer. Roast at 400ºF for 5 minutes on each side, gently flipping them halfway through.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread tomato paste evenly on the pizza crust. Arrange the roasted vegetables on top, then olives, onions, and hot peppers (if using). Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 420ºF and bake the assembled pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the crust turns golden and crispy and the cheese melts to ooey-gooey perfection.Finishing Touches: Once out of the oven, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick that elevates the flavors to another level.I highly recommend using organic ingredients whenever possible for the best results and flavors. Now, savor every delightful bite of this homemade gourmet pizza!
