Three Pepper Pizza

Ignite your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Three Pepper Pizza, a colorful and spicy twist on a classic! This pizza combines the sweetness of red and yellow bell peppers with the smoky depth of poblano peppers and a bold kick from red chili peppers. Topped with a gooey blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, every slice is a masterpiece of texture and flavor. The crust, perfectly crisped thanks to a dusting of cornmeal and a hot baking stone, is slathered with rich pizza sauce and infused with aromatic oregano and garlic powder. Whether you’re a fan of bold flavors or a pizza lover looking for something new, Three Pepper Pizza is a quick, 35-minute delight perfect for any weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball (store-bought or homemade, approximately 12-inch size) pizza dough
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium poblano pepper
• 1 small red chili pepper
• 2 cups (shredded) mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups (freshly grated) parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cups pizza sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (for dusting) cornmeal

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

Step 2

Slice the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and poblano pepper into thin strips. Finely chop the red chili pepper.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, poblano pepper, and chili pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened, then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

On a clean, floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a parchment paper-lined pizza peel or a cutting board. Dust the parchment paper with cornmeal to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Spread 3/4 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 7

Distribute the sautéed peppers evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 8

Top the pizza with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper over the entire pizza.

Step 10

Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1152.1 grams (1152.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1804

Total Fat 83.70g	107%
Saturated Fat 37.90g	190%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 191mg	64%
Sodium 5477mg	238%
Total Carbohydrate 173.20g	63%
Dietary Fiber 22.90g	82%
Total Sugars 25.60g
Protein 100.50g	201%

Vitamin D 36IU	181%
Calcium 2171mg	167%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 2599mg	55%

*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: 40.8%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 37.5%