Italian Veggie Popover Pizza π
Overview:
Italian Veggie Popover Pizza is like a pizza with a crazy Hollywood makeover! It’s a delightful twist on traditional pizza, combining a medley of fresh vegetables, savory herbs, and gooey cheeses, all baked together with a light and airy popover crust. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a unique and flavorful one-dish meal that’s loaded with wholesome ingredients.
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 468 per serving
- Keywords: Vegetable, Oven, Less than 4 hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Zucchinis |
| 1/2 | Green Pepper |
| 1/2 | Carrot |
| 1/2 | Cup Fresh Mushrooms |
| 1 | Celery Stalk |
| 1/3 | Cup Broccoli Florets |
| 1/2 | Cup Tomato Sauce |
| 2 | Tablespoons Tomato Paste |
| 2 | Tablespoons Red Wine |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon Dried Oregano |
| 1 | Teaspoon Basil |
| 1 | Teaspoon Marjoram |
| 1 | Garlic Clove, minced |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon Salt |
| 2 | Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Cup Milk |
| 1/2 | Cup All-Purpose Flour |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon Salt |
| 1/4 | Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese |
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Veggie Base:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add zucchinis, green pepper, carrot, mushrooms, and celery to the skillet.
- Cook the veggies for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
2. Flavor Infusion:
- To the skillet, add tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine, dried oregano, basil, marjoram, minced garlic, and salt.
- Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
3. Preheat and Layer:
- Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- Grease a 9″x13″ baking pan.
- Spread the veggie mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the veggies, ensuring even coverage.
4. Prepare the Popover Batter:
- While the veggie dish is simmering, prepare the popover batter.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, and oil until well combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt to the egg mixture.
- Beat the batter until it is smooth and free of lumps.
5. Bake:
- Once the veggie mixture is ready, pour the prepared popover batter over it.
- Make sure to spread the popover mixture evenly to the edges of the pan.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for an extra flavorful crust.
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake at 400Β°F (200Β°C) for about 30 minutes, or until the popover crust is golden brown and puffed up.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove the Italian Veggie Popover Pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Slice into generous portions and serve hot.
- Enjoy the burst of flavors from the veggies, the gooeyness of the cheese, and the light, airy texture of the popover crust.
Notes:
- Feel free to customize the veggie toppings according to your preferences.
- You can add some sliced olives, diced onions, or other favorite pizza toppings for an extra flavor boost.
- Serve this Italian Veggie Popover Pizza as a wholesome and satisfying one-dish meal for lunch or dinner.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
