Rainbow Pizza

Who says pizza can’t be healthy? This rainbow pizza is loaded with colorful veggies that are not only tasty but also nutrient-filled. Kids will love the rainbow of colors on their plate, from the bright red tomatoes to the deep green broccoli.

Plus, you won’t believe how easy and quick this rainbow pizza is to make! Healthy and yummy pizza in 30 minutes? Heck, yes! You can use refrigerated pizza dough from any grocery store, a ready-to-bake pizza dough crust, or make your own pizza dough from scratch if you’re feeling more adventurous. Either way, with just a few ingredients and a little pizzaz, the smell of fresh baked pizza can be wafting through your home in no time.

So gather your ingredients (and any eager little helpers) and get ready to taste the rainbow! For even more delicious vegan pizza options, make sure to try out these polenta pizza rounds and adorable mini pizza bagels with dairy-free cheese!

Store Bought vs Homemade Pizza Dough

Choosing between store-bought and homemade pizza dough? Let’s break down the pros and cons so you can pick what works best for your time, taste, and pizza plans.

Store-Bought Pizza Dough

Store-bought dough is a convenient option that saves time while still giving your family the pizza-making experience of rolling and shaping your dough. You can also get creative and shape it into mini personal pizzas, heart shaped pizzas, pizza rolls, and beyond.

Ready-to-Bake Store-Bought Crust

Ready-to-bake crust is the most convenient option, saving time and effort for those new to making pizza. However, it may contain preservatives and additives and the texture and flavor may not be as good as homemade or store-bought dough.

Puff Pastry

You can even use puff pastry! You can get it at most grocery stores and puff pastry is usually vegan. It’s freezer-friendly and so convenient for making an array of different dishes—from quiches to calzones (or pizza roll-ups!) with your favorite filling. Having puff pastry in your freezer is a must!

Homemade Pizza Dough

Making homemade pizza dough allows you to customize the dough to your preferences, choose high-quality ingredients, and can be a fun activity. However, it can be time-consuming and requires planning ahead.

You can find countless vegan pizza dough recipes online depending on what style of dough you like the best. Most recipes will call for simple ingredients like:

• 1 ½ cups of warm water
• 2 tsp of dried yeast
• 4 cups of plain flour
• 1 tsp of salt
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• A little sugar to help activate the yeast

We also have a fantastic homemade pizza dough recipe in The Friendly Vegan Cookbook!

Rainbow Pizza Toppings

The combination of the different veggies in this rainbow pizza recipe brings an enticing mix of color and flavor. But it’s certainly not set in stone! You can choose any veggies you’d like and add any other toppings you love. Here is what we used:

• Red – Kick off your rainbow pizza with vibrant red toppings like cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers. If you’re on a budget, cherry tomatoes are a great option—they’re often cheaper than larger tomatoes!
• Orange – For a sunny pop of color, consider adding orange bell peppers, diced carrots, or slices of juicy orange heirloom tomatoes.
• Yellow – Brighten up your rainbow pizza with slices of yellow bell peppers, corn kernels, or chunks of golden pineapple. For corn, you can use your choice of canned corn (drained), or frozen corn kernels. Both will cook up perfectly on this rainbow pizza!
• Green – Load up on green toppings like spinach leaves, broccoli florets, green bell pepper, or sliced avocado. For the best result, chop the broccoli florets very small before sprinkling them on your pizza. If using avocado, add the slices to the pizza after it comes out of the oven.
• Purple – Get creative with purple toppings such as black olives, purple cabbage, roasted eggplant or diced red onion.

Fun Serving Suggestions and Ingredient Swaps

Want to make it a bit fancier? Why not add some dollops of pesto on each slice or just spread it as the base instead of tomato sauce? Or try homemade hummus as the base instead! So many variations of one simple recipe! Here are a few kid-friendly options, too:

• Make Mini Pizzas – Use small rounds of dough to make personal-sized pizzas. It’s perfect for guests or when you want to customize toppings.
• Cut Into Fun Shapes – Use cookie cutters to make star or heart-shaped pizza pieces. It turns pizza night into a playful and tasty activity.
• Serve with a Fruit Side – Add a side of fresh fruit like grapes, apple slices, or a mixed fruit salad. It makes the meal more balanced and extra fun.
• Add a Sprinkle of Vegan Cheese Hearts – Cut vegan cheese slices into tiny hearts or stars and add them after baking. It’s a cute touch that kids will love!
• Turn It Into a Pizza Picnic – Lay out a blanket, pack the pizza in slices, and have a mini picnic celebration inside or out. It makes dinner feel like a fun little adventure!

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