Mediterranean Veggie Pizza - The Lemon Bowl

Mediterranean Veggie Pizza – The Lemon Bowl

Aug 10, 2025

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this Mediterranean inspired pizza is loaded with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta and roasted red peppers. A fresh, vibrant twist on the usual pizza night, your family will be asking for this vegetarian pizza recipe again and again!

I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who isn’t a fan of pizza night. And while I’m a big fan of the classics, I love to mix things up on my pizzas, like with my Chicken Pesto Pizza. Even if you stick to the pepperoni and cheese, I encourage you to shake things up! Whether you’re vegetarian or not, you’ll love my Mediterranean Veggie Pizza!

If you already have the pizza oven fired up, try my Pesto Chicken Pizza with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts, too!

Ingredients

Pizza dough: You can make your own pizza dough, or use store-bought, whatever is easiest for you!
Sauce: To keep this light, and focus on the toppings, I use a garlic and olive oil sauce for this pizza.
Cheese: I use the classic mozzarella, but also add feta cheese for the Mediterranean flair.
Pizza toppings: For this veggie pizza, I used kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, artichoke hearts, chili flakes, and oregano.

How to Make Mediterranean Veggie Pizza

Step 1. Start by preparing your ingredients and rolling out your dough.

Step 2. Brush your dough with olive oil, then evenly add the minced garlic.

Pizza dough sprinkled with mozzarella and feta cheese.

Step 3. Then sprinkle with mozzarella and feta cheese until evenly coated.

Mediterranean veggie pizza ready to go in the oven on a pizza tray.

Step 4. Finish adding your toppings, then toss into your pizza oven for 10-14 minutes until fully cooked and cheese is bubbly.

Close up view of a slice of Mediterranean Veggie Pizza.

Let rest a few minutes before slicing, then serve and enjoy your Mediterranean Veggie Pizza!

Frequently Asked Questions

What toppings go on a Mediterranean pizza?

You have a lot of options for a Mediterranean pizza. If you don’t have what I used, you could try spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, grilled chicken, and pine nuts.

Can you make this Mediterranean pizza gluten-free or vegan?

Yes! You can buy or make gluten-free pizza dough, and replace the cheese with a dairy-free, plant-based alternative.

What do you use to cook pizza at home?

You can cook pizza in your regular oven, or on your grill! But I love to use my Current Pizza Oven.

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Preheat oven to 475°F. If you have a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven to heat.
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To prepare dough, on a floured surface or parchment paper, stretch or roll out your dough to about 12 inches.

1 ball pizza dough
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Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil then sprinkle evenly with the grated garlic. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border to form the crust. Add the feta crumbles on top then scatter evenly with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, olives and onion slices. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, then sprinkle with oregano (and red pepper flakes if using).

2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup crumbled feta, 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup kalamata olives, 1/4 cup red onion, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Carefully transfer to oven using stone, steel or baking sheet pan. Bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese starts to bubble. Remove from oven and garnish with optional fresh basil to serve if you wish.

fresh basil