Easy Onion Pizza

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Easy, crispy, and delicious, this vegetarian onion pizza is a real treat for any pizza lover. The soft marinated onions release their sweetness in the oven pairing beautifully with creamy mozzarella and savory olives.

The recipe uses my super : no kneading, no stand mixer, no mess. Give it a try, it’s a no brainer.

Well, let’s say there’s no such thing as too many pizzas, ok?

I don’t know you, but I would eat veggie-loaded pizzas every single day: , , , , ,. I love any sort of vegetarian pizza topping!

But have you ever try onions? If not, you must.

The humble budget-friendly onions shine on pizza. Their essential sweetness, bright color and amazing flavor turn the most simple pizza crust into something special.

Also, it’s worth noting that these economical root vegetables are also packed with great health benefits. Just saying.

For this pizza recipe, you don’t have to cook them on the stove, don’t bother, because the recipe makes them deliciously soft and ready for the oven by using a simple trick: the MARINADE.

All you have to do if finely slice the onions and toss them with some extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and let them rest for 30 minutes. It’s really a super simple marinade, nothing fancy, but I guaranteed it will make the onions softer, flavorful and more delicious.

For the pizza crust, I use my favorite that requires zero effort. But you can use your fav pizza dough if you wish. Ready for the recipe?

List of the ingredients

• Pizza dough (follow , or use your fav dough)
• Red onions (white or brown are fine too)
• Mozzarella
• Kalamata olives (optional)
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Oregano
• Salt & pepper

How to make pizza with onions

(Note: this is a quick description, the full recipe is at the bottom of the page)

• First things first: follow to make the dough, or use your fav homemade or store-bought pizza dough.
• Marinate the onions: there’s a fair amount of slicing involved, but I use this and slicing is a breeze, you can slice a ton of onions in a few seconds!
• Then toss the onion slices with olive oil, salt and pepper and let them rest for about 30 minutes. It’s that easy.

Recipe notes

Onion pizza ingredients

Homemade pizza dough: this is a game changer! It’s a great 1-bowl recipe that uses instant yeast and makes a delicious crispy crust. Have a look at the video tutorial, it’s super easy!

Onions: I love red onions, they’re sweeter than regular onions and they’re packed with flavonoids and antioxidants. But you’re welcome to use the onions you have.

Marinade: extra virgin olive oil adds flavor, while the salt draws out the excess moisture from the onions making them soft, sweeter and ready for the oven.

Mozzarella cheese: I use whole milk mozzarella in water, and if you use it keep in mind it’s important to not overload the pizza because its water content can make the crust soggy. Alternatively, shredded firm mozzarella works just fine.

Olives: they add their savory flavor to the sweet onions. But they’re not key ingredients in the recipe, so you can skip them if you wish.

Herbs: oregano adds aromatic notes and make the pizza more hearty, but also fresh thyme, fresh basil and chives are great with the onions.

Salt & pepper: sprinkle some salt on the top and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Note: the salt brings out the excess moisture form the onions. Don’t rush this step otherwise the onions will release their moisture once they’re in the oven. And you don’t want that when you bake your pizza.

How to bake a crispy delicious pizza?

• Don’t use a rolling pin! It pushes out those gas bubbles that make your crust lighter. Use your fingers to stretch the pizza dough;)
• Place the rack in the lowest position close to the heating element to make the bottom golden and crispy. However, each oven is different, feel free to use the position that works best for your oven.
• Preheat the oven and make sure it’s hot!
• Bake your pizza on a hot  or . Alternatively, you can use a  (see my tips in the recipe card!). This avoid soggy bottom and makes the crust crispier.
• Use and a or the back of a baking sheet to transfer your pizza to the hot stone. This helps if you use a sticky high-hydration dough like my

Onion pizza variations

This simple, delicious pizza with onions is easy to customise with other delicious add-ins if you wish. Here a few of my favorite combinations:

Cheese: blue cheese and Italian gorgonzola are perfect. You can mix the marinated onions with this, and you’ll fall in love with it, I promise!

Fancy more veggies? Add some wilted spinach before baking, or fresh baby arugula when it’s time to serve this onion pizza. You can also add some sautéed mushrooms when you add the onions.

Other vegetarian options: spread on some easy before adding the mozzarella, or add some sun-dried tomatoes or jarred peppers for a delicious Mediterranean twist.

If you love onions…

I love them too, and I’ve been experimenting quite a few recipes with onions lately. From this amazing to scrumptious , and side dishes including

More pizza and focaccia recipes?

I’m sure that this amazing , and are perfect to inspire you! Here a few of my favs:

If you make this pizza with onions this weekend, or you have a question, let me know by leaving a comment. I would love to hear from you and get your feedback! x

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