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pepper, Red Onion, and Goat Cheese Pizza

This vibrant goat's cheese and roasted red pepper pizza is a fantastic option for a quick midweek meal or a relaxed weekend lunch. By using a shop-bought base, you can focus on the fresh, savoury toppings that bring this dish to life. The combination of earthy mushrooms, sweet red onion, and peppery basil creates a sophisticated flavour profile that is perfectly balanced by the creamy, tangy notes of the crumbled goat's cheese.

As a hearty vegetarian main, this recipe is incredibly versatile and packs in plenty of nutrients from the generous layer of wilted baby spinach and peppers. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or some balsamic-glazed tomatoes for a complete Mediterranean-inspired feast that the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients for pepper, Red Onion, and Goat Cheese Pizza

  • 30g purchased fully baked thin pizza crust (such as Boboli)

  • 60ml olive oil

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves (1 1/2 to 60g )

  • 350ml thickly sliced mushrooms (5 to 170g )

  • 80g drained roasted red peppers from jar, cut into thin strips

  • 1/2 cup paper-thin red onion slices

  • 8 large fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

  • 140g package soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

How to make pepper, Red Onion, and Goat Cheese Pizza

Preheat oven to 218°C. Place pizza crust on large baking sheet. Mix olive oil and minced garlic in small bowl. Using pastry brush, brush 2 tablespoons garlic oil evenly over crust. Top with spinach leaves, then sprinkle with sliced mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onion slices, fresh basil, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle pizza evenly with remaining garlic oil.

Bake pizza until crust is crisp and cheese begins to brown, about 18 minutes. Transfer pizza to board. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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