Delicious Chicago-Style Vegetarian Deep Dish Pizza

Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Delicious Chicago-Style Vegetarian Deep Dish Pizza with layers of cheese, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 25

Total Time 2 25

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 761

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1.25 teaspoons instant yeast
0.75 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
0.5 cup lukewarm water
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, drained
6 ounces baby spinach, sautéed
6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup finely grated asiago cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.25 teaspoon salt

Equipment

deep dish pizza pan

Method

Combine flour, corn meal, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
Add melted butter, olive oil, canola oil, and lukewarm water; mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then let it rise for 60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll out the dough and press it into a deep dish pizza pan.
Spread the drained crushed tomatoes over the crust.
Layer the sautéed spinach on top of the tomatoes.
Sprinkle mozzarella and asiago cheeses over the spinach.
Season with garlic powder, oregano, basil, and salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 761kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 1220mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 600mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can customize the toppings to your preference.

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