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Flavor-Packed Tandoori Vegetarian Pizza Recipe

Pizza (makes 2 pies / 8 slices of pizza) Recipe
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A vibrant and spicy Tandoori Vegetarian Pizza featuring a flavorful tandoori spiced marinara sauce, fresh vegetables, and a creamy jalapeno cilantro sauce. This recipe delivers a crispy crust topped with a colorful medley of veggies, melted cheddar and gruyere cheese, and a zesty jalapeno cream drizzle, perfect for a delicious twist on traditional vegetarian pizza.

Ingredients

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Jalapeno Cream Sauce

  • 1 jalapeno (with seeds)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Tandoori Pizza Sauce

  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce (e.g., Rao’s Marinara)
  • 1 tsp tandoori masala (e.g., Rani’s Tandoori Masala)

Pizza Base & Toppings

  • 1/2 pound pizza dough (8 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup corn (rinsed & drained if frozen)
  • 6–8 sliced jalapeños
  • 1–2 tbsp olives (chopped)
  • 1 cup cheddar & gruyere cheese (grated)
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Additional

  • Olive oil (for brushing skillet)
  • Drizzle of Jalapeno Cream Sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Jalapeno Cream Sauce: In a mini food processor, combine jalapeno with seeds, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cumin. Process until chopped and blended.
  2. Add Sour Cream: Add sour cream to the mixture and pulse a few times until well mixed. The sauce should be slightly runny and creamy in texture.
  3. Prep the Vegetables and Cheese: Chop red onions, green bell pepper, and olives. Slice the jalapeños. Rinse and drain frozen corn if using. Grate cheddar and gruyere cheese.
  4. Make the Tandoori Pizza Sauce: Mix the marinara sauce with tandoori masala thoroughly to combine flavors.
  5. Preheat Skillet: Place a cast iron skillet in a 475°F oven for 10 minutes to preheat. This step ensures a crispy pizza crust.
  6. Roll Out Dough: Roll out your 8-ounce pizza dough into a circular shape, preparing it for the skillet.
  7. Prepare Skillet for Baking: Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and brush it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  8. Assemble the Pizza: Place the rolled-out dough over the hot skillet; it will sizzle on contact. Spread about 1/4 cup of the tandoori pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Top with chopped onions, bell pepper, olives, corn, and sliced jalapeños.
  9. Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle the mixture of cheddar and gruyere cheese over the vegetables, covering the pizza evenly.
  10. Bake the Pizza: Place the skillet back in the 475°F oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, checking at 8 minutes to prevent overcooking. The crust should be golden and cheese bubbly.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven. Garnish with fresh cilantro and optionally drizzle with the jalapeno cream sauce before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Preheating the cast iron skillet is essential for a crispy crust.
  • Adjust jalapeño quantity according to desired spice level.
  • The jalapeno cream sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, use a pizza stone or baking sheet, but preheating is still recommended.
  • To make the recipe vegan, substitute sour cream with a vegan alternative and use vegan cheese.

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