This zucchini goat cheese pizza is an easy vegetarian pizza recipe baked on a homemade crust and topped with ripe tomatoes, garden zucchini, red onions, and tangy goat cheese.
Place flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor and pulse 3 times (see recipe notes below if you're making your dough by hand).
Add butter and run the food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add in the milk, just enough to form a soft dough. You may need to use less or slightly more than a 1/2 cup.
Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
Flour your work area and knead the dough for one minute. Roll it out and form a 10-inch round. Place the dough on the baking sheet and set aside.
For the Pizza
Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Heat olive oil in a pan and add garlic, onion, and zucchini. Season with salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally, and then remove from heat.
To assemble the pizza, spread the pizza sauce onto the dough. Add drained diced tomatoes. Top with the zucchini mixture, then sprinkle the goat cheese over the zucchini.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pizza dough is golden brown.
Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before cutting and serving.
Dough: Homemade dough offers superior taste and texture, but you can also use store-bought pizza dough.
If the dough is sticky, use a bit of olive oil on your hands while handling it.
Don't overbake; aim for a golden crust to preserve toppings and texture.
Toppings to try: Spinach, bell peppers, roasted squash, corn, or fresh figs.
Add meat like prosciutto, pepperoni, or sausage for extra protein.
For a white pizza variation, use soft goat cheese as the base.
Swap goat cheese with feta, mozzarella, or ricotta if preferred.
Finish with fresh basil or arugula for an herbal touch.
If you don't have a food processor, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Rub in the butter with your hands until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, then gradually add the milk as directed, mixing to form a soft dough.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.