Description
This black olives pizza recipe delivers a plant-based, flavor-packed pie that’s briny, savory, and balanced in every bite.
Ingredients
2¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
¾ cup tomato pizza sauce
1 cup vegan mozzarella
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup canned black olives, sliced
½ roasted red pepper, chopped
1 tbsp capers (optional)
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit 5–7 minutes.
2. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone or steel if available.
4. Shape dough into a 12-inch circle. Spread sauce evenly.
5. Add cheese, black olives, onions, peppers, and seasonings.
6. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Slice and serve with optional drizzle of olive oil or basil.
Notes
Use fewer capers if salt-sensitive.
Add olives after baking for extra punch.
Use black olive spread as a flavorful base swap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black olives pizza, vegan pizza, plant-based pizza