These satisfying vegetarian pizza recipes prove you don't need meat to enjoy a delicious pie. From spinach and mushroom to margherita and beyond, these vibrant veggie pizzas taste as good as they look.
16 Vegetarian Pizza Recipes Everyone Will Love
Updated on Apr. 30, 2025
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Spinach Pizza
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty pizza is so easy to prepare. My family, including my young daughter, loves it. What an easy way to make a delicious, veggie-filled meal! —Dawn Bartholomew, Raleigh, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 403 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
This cheesy spinach pie combines store-bought Alfredo sauce with delicate baby spinach and chopped tomatoes. For extra pizazz, top it with chopped artichoke hearts.
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Mushroom Pizza
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What's great about this mushroom pizza is you don't need to worry about finding the right toppings. Whatever mushrooms are in season or at your market will work beautifully. I like to get as many different ones as possible. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 284 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
Earthy mushrooms were made for this elegant white pizza, which features three types of cheese: Gruyere, Parmesan and cream cheese. Mix and match your favorite mushroom varieties, and don’t forget the fresh herbs—we recommend chopped fresh rosemary, sage or chives.
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Margherita Pizza
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy margherita pizza with fresh basil and oregano is a great way to spice up your weekday dinner routine. With crushed tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella cheese, it's full of authentic Italian flavor. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 326 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
This recipe is a classic for a reason! Margherita is one of the easiest vegetarian pizzas, and its simplicity really allows the flavors of the tomato sauce and crust to shine. This dough recipe is also perfect for making stromboli recipes and quick calzones, so it’s a useful one to memorize.
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Pesto Pizza
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On your next Italian night, use pesto instead of red sauce for a refreshingly different take on pizza. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 265 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
If it’s summer and you’re surrounded by fragrant basil, make homemade pesto to spread atop this crowd-pleasing pizza. We keep our recipe simple with just pesto, mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes, but you can load it up with toppings. It’s a delicious canvas for grilled veggies, chopped olives or luscious cheeses like burrata.
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Zucchini Crust Pizza
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother-in-law shared the recipe for this unique pizza with me. It's just right for brunch, lunch or a light supper. Loosen the nutritious zucchini crust from the pan with a metal spatula. —Ruth Denomme, Englehart, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 188 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
Besides the veggie toppings, this pizza also has a veggie crust! This zucchini crust pizza is loaded with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.
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Grilled Veggie Pizza
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe one summer as a way to use up vegetables from our garden. Grilling the veggies first brings out their sizzling flavors. Try it with a sprinkling of olives or pine nuts before adding the cheese. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 274 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
Grilling pizza instead of baking it adds a touch of charred flavor, adding depth without much extra effort. This loaded veggie pie recipe calls for prebaked whole-wheat pizza crust, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought pizza crust.
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New York-Style Pizza
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This New York-style pizza recipe makes a no-nonsense pie. Since the crust is pliable enough to fold, cut the pizza into larger pieces if you want to eat your slices in the traditional New York way. Who says pizza isn't portable? —Mariam Ishaq, Buffalo, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 254 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
As far as regional pizza styles go, New York pizza is defined by its thin, floppy crust and extra-large size. This tasty version is made with homemade dough, tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Of course, you can always make it as a white pizza with no tomato sauce and add different types of cheese, like ricotta or fresh mozzarella.
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White Pizza
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll feel like you're in a pizzeria when you serve up this white pizza. Garnish the top with fresh arugula or basil for a pop of flavor and color. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 289 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
The key to the perfect white pizza is high-quality cheese and loads of aromatic garlic. Olive oil also plays a big role in the pie’s flavor, so splurge on the best olive oil brand you can get your hands on. For side dishes, serve light options like peppery arugula salads to balance the pizza’s richness.
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Loaded Mexican Pizza
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is a picky eater, but this healthful Mexican-style pizza has such amazing flavor that he actually looks forward to it. Leftovers taste even better the next day. —Mary Barker, Knoxville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 295 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat.
This is one of our favorite taco-inspired recipes that doesn’t require tortillas. Serve the zesty, black bean-topped pizza with pico de gallo or guacamole on the side.
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Italian-Style Pizzas
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 pizzas
From the Recipe Creator:
With prepared pesto and pizza crusts, this recipe comes together in a flash. It makes two, and we love that we each get our own Italian style pizza! I like to complete the meal with a salad and fresh fruit. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 pizza: 429 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
Load up these party-friendly mini pizzas with your favorite vegetarian pizza toppings and prepare for the compliments to roll in. If you can’t find mini crusts, you can make these with packaged pita bread or naan.
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Greek Pizza
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to create a pizza that took its inspiration from the salads I enjoyed when I visited the Greek island of Corfu more than 20 years ago. It's so good and so easy to prepare. —Amanda Cooke, Los Angeles, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 328 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat.
The colorful (and super savory) combo of crumbly feta, briny olives and sun-dried tomatoes makes for the ultimate Mediterranean-inspired pie. Cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, roasted red peppers and pepperoncini are all great additional toppings for this pizza.
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 pizza crust (6 servings)
From the Recipe Creator:
Make your next pizza night a little healthier with this recipe. The herbs and cheese add a ton of flavor to the pizza crust! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 71 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
Golden, cheesy cauliflower crust is naturally gluten-free and tastes just as good as any store-bought cauliflower crust brands. Top the nutty crust with any sauce, cheese and toppings.
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Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun morning pizza. Its sweet, spicy and crunchy ingredients make it perfect for morning, noon or night. —Phillipe Sobon, Harwood Heights, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 336 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 191mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.
Shakshuka is a richly spiced dish of eggs poached in an aromatic tomato sauce, and this recipe proves it also works exceptionally well as a breakfast pizza. Serve this at your next brunch party alongside fresh fruit and a pitcher of mimosas.
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Pizza Caprese
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my favorite pizzas is so simple to make and comes together so quickly. Pizza caprese is simply heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and really good extra virgin olive oil. I could eat this every day! —Beth Berlin, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 208 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
We love caprese recipes that riff on the classic Italian salad. Make this simple and satisfying pizza with prebaked crust, or miniaturize it with packaged naan or French bread.
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Vegan Pizza
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Colorful veggies and dairy-free Parmesan are the building blocks to this gorgeous vegan pizza. Even the homemade pizza dough is plant-based! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 261 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
Who says you need dairy to enjoy pizza? This vegan pizza boasts a crackling homemade crust and colorful roasted vegetables. There are several options for vegan cheese brands, so try a few and experiment until you find your favorite.
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Flatbread Pizza
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have been making this recipe for years to make homemade calzones, pizza and grilled flatbread pizza. It always comes out perfectly and doubles and triples well. This batch will make one large pizza or two to three calzones. —Patricia Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 261 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
If you’re intimidated by making homemade dough, you’ll love this recipe. It comes together in just 30 minutes—including rise time. Plus, it calls for the all-purpose flour you already have in the pantry, so you won’t have to go out for bread flour. Be careful not to load the crust with too much sauce so it doesn’t get soggy.
Vegetarian Pizza FAQ
What are the best toppings for a vegetarian pizza?
Some of the best vegetarian pizza toppings are sliced mushrooms, olives, bell peppers and onions. But just about any vegetable under the sun is great on a pizza, so you can add anything you’d put on a grilled vegetable platter. Of course, your classic margherita pizza is a wonderful vegetarian pizza, and it only contains tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.
How do I make a healthy veggie pizza?
Healthy means different things to different people, but you can generally make healthy pizza recipes by focusing on wholesome ingredients. Add leafy greens like spinach to deliver more vitamins and minerals, and use fresh tomatoes instead of store-bought sauce with added sugar. Finish the pizza with fresh herbs to add flavor without extra calories.
What Italian pizzas are considered vegetarian?
Italian pizzas made with meatless tomato sauce and no meat toppings are considered vegetarian. Pizza as we know it today originated in Naples, Italy, and the first pies were entirely vegetarian: tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. The margherita is the most classic Italian vegetarian pizza, but other popular ones across Italy include quattro formaggi (four cheese) and bufalina, a margherita pie made with buffalo mozzarella cheese.
What do I put on vegetarian pizza instead of meat?
If you’re looking for vegetarian toppings that come close to the heartiness of meat, we like savory mushrooms and plant-based meat substitutes like vegetarian sausage crumbles. You can create umami flavor in plant-based dishes by seasoning tofu, tempeh and seitan with soy sauce, liquid smoke or nutritional yeast. This will help to match the savory character of classic meat options like sausage, bacon or chicken.
