French Bread Pizza Vegetarian

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible French Bread Pizza Vegetarian recipe—a quick and easy weeknight meal that's perfect for pizza lovers! Featuring a crispy French bread base brushed with olive oil and layered with zesty marinara sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and baby spinach, this recipe is bursting with flavor and wholesome goodness. Garnished with oregano, a touch of red pepper flakes, and savory olives, this vegetarian masterpiece bakes to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or preparing an indulgent snack, this customizable French Bread Pizza delivers big taste with minimal effort. Perfect for vegetarians and pizza enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (large loaf)
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Bell pepper (any color, diced)
• 0.5 Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Olives (black or green, sliced)
• 1 cup Baby spinach (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, then cut each half into two pieces for a total of four pizza bases.

Step 3

Place the bread pieces on a baking sheet with the cut side facing up.

Step 4

Brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil to help them crisp up during baking.

Step 5

Spread an even layer of marinara sauce over each bread piece.

Step 6

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the marinara sauce.

Step 7

Distribute the cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and red onion slices evenly over the cheese.

Step 8

Top with olives, chopped baby spinach, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes.

Step 9

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges are golden and crispy.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Slice into smaller portions if desired, and enjoy your delicious vegetarian French Bread Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1216.8 grams (1216.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2348

Total Fat 93.00g	119%
Saturated Fat 34.50g	173%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 176mg	59%
Sodium 5504mg	239%
Total Carbohydrate 267.60g	97%
Dietary Fiber 19.00g	68%
Total Sugars 16.30g
Protein 95.10g	190%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1418mg	109%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 1314mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 46.8%