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Garden Fresh Pizza Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 4 Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups mixed garden vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with pizza stone if available.
  2. Roll out dough on floured surface to desired thickness.
  3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough.
  4. Arrange sliced vegetables and torn mozzarella over sauce.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden.
  7. Top with fresh basil and Parmesan before serving.

Garden Tips

  • Use vegetables you've grown like tomatoes, peppers, and herbs
  • Add edible flowers from your garden for decoration
  • Try different herb combinations from your garden
  • Perfect for using up a bountiful harvest

Grow a Garden Herb Recipe List

Prep: Varies Cook: Varies Servings: Varies Difficulty: Easy

Herb-Infused Recipes

  • Basil: Pesto, Caprese salad, infused oils
  • Rosemary: Focaccia, roasted potatoes, cocktails
  • Thyme: Roasted chicken, vegetable soups, butters
  • Mint: Moscow Mule variations, tabbouleh, desserts
  • Parsley: Tabbouleh, chimichurri, garnish
  • Sage: Brown butter sauce, stuffing, tea
  • Cilantro: Salsas, Asian dishes, chutneys

Garden Planning Tips

  1. Plant herbs you use most frequently in cooking
  2. Consider container gardening for small spaces
  3. Harvest in morning for best flavor
  4. Dry or freeze excess herbs for winter use
  5. Rotate crops annually for soil health

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