Chicago Style Vegetarian Deep Dish Pizza

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Chicago Style Vegetarian Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

The famous Chicago style pizza inspired this vegetarian deep dish pizza recipe. It's stuffed with vegetables, tomato sauce, and cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 onion, diced

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
• Place the dough in a greased 9-inch deep-dish pie pan and press it into the bottom and up the sides.
• Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Cook until the onion and bell pepper are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Cook for 3 minutes more after adding the mushrooms and olives.
• Bring to a simmer with the crushed tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
• Cover the bottom of the pizza crust with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

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