Vegetarian Recipes - Vegetarian Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large pizza base

• 200ml/7fl oz tomato puree

• 4 spinach leaves (stalks removed)

• 1 tomato (sliced)

• 1 celery stick (thinly sliced)

• 1/2 green pepper (thinly sliced)

• 1 baby courgette (sliced)

• 25g/1oz asparagus tips

• 25g/1oz sweet corn

• 25g/1oz peas

• 4 spring onions (trimmed and chopped)

• 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs

• 50g/2oz mozzarella cheese (grated)

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

• 1 artichoke heart

• Olive oil for drizzling

• Salt and pepper

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6.

2. Place the pizza base on a large, greased baking tray. Spread the tomato puree over the base, almost to the edge.

3. Arrange the spinach leaves on the sauce, followed by the tomato slices. Top with the remaining vegetables and the herbs.

4. Mix together the cheeses and sprinkle over the top. Place the artichoke heart in the centre. Drizzle the pizza with a little olive oil and season.

5. Bake in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are crisp and golden brown. Serve immediately.