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Chile-Sweet Pepper Pizza

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This Chile-Sweet Pepper Pizza is the ideal choice if you are searching for a bright, flavourful pizza that blends the hot kick of chillies with the mild sweetness of bell peppers. Every taste is remarkable thanks to its exquisite combination of sweet, spicy, and Smoky flavours and vibrant visual feast. This dish highlights the inherent flavours of fresh veggies, such as the crisp bite of sweet peppers, the heat from chillies, the scent of herbs, and the cosy base of tomato sauce and melted cheese, in contrast to typical pizzas that mostly rely on cheese and meat for richness.
This pizza is perfect for family dinners, movie nights, get-togethers, or simply indulging on your own. It is quite versatile; you can change the amount of spiciness, use other peppers, or even make it entirely vegetarian by using plant-based cheeses. This Chile-Sweet Pepper Pizza delivers a fantastic balance of complexity and comfort, whether you are a spice enthusiast or just trying out new pizza flavours.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1111
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pizza Dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup warm water adjust as needed
  • For the Pizza Toppings:
  • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 –1½ cups mozzarella cheese grated
  • ½ cup sweet bell peppers red, yellow, green — thinly sliced
  • 1 –2 fresh red chilies thinly sliced
  • 1 green chili thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup onion slices optional
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Optional Add-ons:
  • Roasted corn
  • Jalapeños
  • Feta cheese
  • Caramelized onions
  • Sliced olives

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Dough
  2. Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a mixing dish.
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  3. Gradually add the warm water and stir until a soft dough is formed.
  4. The dough should be smooth and elastic after 5 to 7 minutes of kneading.
  5. Knead once more for one to two minutes after adding the olive oil.
  6. Let the dough rest for an hour, or until it has doubled in size, covered with a moist towel.
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  7. Step 2: Prep the Toppings
  8. Clean the sweet peppers and cut them thinly.
  9. Thinly slice the chilies — remove seeds for reduced heat or retain them for added spice.
  10. Prepare the other toppings and grate the cheese.
  11. Step 3: Shape the Pizza Base
  12. After the dough has risen, carefully punch it down to let the air out.
  13. Roll or stretch it into a 10- to 12-inch circle after transferring it to a surface dusted with flour.
  14. Put the foundation on a pizza stone or baking pan.
  15. Step 4: Assemble the Pizza
  16. Cover the base with a thick coating of pizza sauce.
  17. Add half of the mozzarella cheese.
  18. Evenly arrange the pieces of sweet pepper.
  19. Add chilies equally throughout the pizza — vary number based on spicy preference.
  20. If using onion slices, add them.
  21. Add the remaining cheese, black pepper, and chilli flakes over top.
  22. Top with a spoonful of olive oil.
  23. Step 5: Bake
  24. Set the oven temperature to 230°C (450°F).
  25. Bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are brown.
  26. Step 6: Garnish and Serve
  27. Take it out of the oven and let it a minute to cool.
  28. Add some fresh parsley or basil as a garnish.
  29. Enjoy the burst of sweet and spicy flavours after slicing and serving!

Nutrition

Calories: 1111kcalCarbohydrates: 205gProtein: 31gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 2520mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 13gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 604IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 12mg

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