Gluten-Free Veggie Pizza with Mushrooms

Looking for a gluten free veggie pizza? You’re in luck! This pizza is made with gluten-free pizza dough and is loaded with veggies.

pizza with caramelized onions and mushrooms on top

How about a delicious, cheesy pizza that’s also loaded with nutrient-rich veggies? This homemade gluten-free veggie pizza is super easy to make, so get ready for a slice or two–or three!––of this caramelized onion pizza.

Plus, the prep and cook time on this pizza is less than 30 minutes. That’s not too bad at all!

slices of pizza with caramelized onions and mushrooms on top

Ingredients

You’ll need a handful of ingredients to make this gluten-free veggie pizza:

Wild mushrooms, onions, kale, and garlic: What’s a veggie pizza without the veggies? The mushrooms are the star here.

Mushrooms are one of my favorite foods ever. If I could eat only five foods for the next month, mushrooms would be one of them. In fact, I love them so much that I once visited Italy during mushroom season so I could get my fill of fresh ones! 

Gluten-free pizza dough: Many stores sell this in the refrigerated or freezer section. You may find dough that you can shape yourself, or you may find dough that’s already in a circle.

Mozzarella, goat cheese, and Parmesan: I used a combination of cheeses in this gluten-free veggie pizza.

close up of vegetarian pizza

Step-by-step instructions

How to make this homemade pizza? First, preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.

Then, place mushrooms in a small non-stick pan and add vegetable broth until just covered. Cook over medium-high heat until most of liquid is absorbed, about 3-4 minutes.

sliced mushrooms on a hot frying pan

The key is to stir the mushrooms and cook until the liquid begins to thicken. Then you continue to cook, stirring, until it becomes pretty thick and that’s when you take the veggies off the burner. This adds additional flavor for very few calories.

Next, add kale to pan, along with a small amount of broth. Cook until most of liquid is absorbed and kale is tender, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

shredded kale added to a hot pan with mushrooms

Meanwhile, place onions and garlic in a small non-stick pan.

sliced onions and minced garlic added to a separate hot frying pan

Add vegetable broth until just covered.

vegetable broth added to frying pan with onions

Cook over medium-high heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

onions cooking in hot frying pan until translucent

Many people think you need lots of oil and sugar to accomplish this, but you actually don’t need either! It helps to slice the onions into thin slices. If you don’t have white or yellow onions, on hand, you can use red onions.

Continue to cook once liquid is absorbed; stir frequently as onions and garlic begin to brown. Place cooked vegetables aside.

Next, treat a large non-stick cookie sheet with spray oil. Cook pizza crust for 2 minutes. Remove, and top with mozzarella, onions, garlic, mushrooms, kale, goat cheese, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.

pizza dough on a cookie sheet topped with onions, mushrooms and kale plus cheeses

Drizzle with olive oil.

olive oil drizzled on top of veggie pizza

Cook

close up of vegetable pizza before it goes into a hot oven

until cheese is melted, about 12 minutes.

caramelized pizza from top down view after it comes out of the oven

Slice, and serve immediately.

caramelized veggie pizza cut into slices

This recipe makes eight servings, so it’s great for family pizza night. Or if you’re like me, you can make it for lunch and store the leftovers in the fridge.

I suggest serving a couple of slices with a side salad or some steamed or sautéed veggies to add even more greens to your meal.

If you’re wanting a side dish to go along with this homemade flatbread pizza, opt for a side salad portion of a chopped salad or a Mediterranean vegetable salad.

close up of veggie pizza cut into slices

Recipe FAQ

What toppings go on a gluten free pizza?

Almost anything! You’re in luck, because most popular pizza toppings are gluten free. This includes vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. You can also use any cheese that you’d like, including mozzarella, goat cheese, or Parmesan.

How many calories are in a gluten free vegetarian pizza?

Per slice, this gluten free veggie pizza contains 188 calories.

Is veggie pizza healthier than regular pizza?

It depends on what exact recipes you’re comparing, but generally the answer is yes because you’re displacing extra cheese with vegetables. Most veggies are very low in calories.

Is there such a thing as gluten free dairy free pizza?

There absolutely is! If you’d like to make this gluten-free pizza dairy free, simply substitute out the cheese and use vegan cheese. You can find vegan mozzarella and Parmesan in your local grocery store.

close up of vegetable pizza slices

More healthy pizza recipes

If you love this gluten-free veggie pizza, also try these healthy pizza recipes:

Ready to whip up a delicious, veggie-packed pizza?

This blog post was updated in August 2022. The content was originally part of a partnership with Flatout.

Gluten Free Veggie Pizza with Mushrooms

Looking for a gluten free veggie pizza? You're in luck! This pizza is made with gluten-free pizza dough and is loaded with veggies.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Total Time 23 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cups wild mushrooms sliced
  • Low-sodium vegetable broth, as needed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • cups kale, massaged and torn
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 gluten-free pizza dough
  • 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella, diced into small chunks
  • 1 ounce soft goat cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
  • Place mushrooms in a small non-stick pan and add vegetable broth until just covered. Cook over medium-high heat until most of liquid is absorbed, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add kale to pan, along with a small amount of broth. Cook until most of liquid is absorbed and kale is tender, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, place onions and garlic in a small non-stick pan; add vegetable broth until just covered. Cook over medium-high heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Continue to cook once liquid is absorbed; stir frequently as onions and garlic begin to brown. Place cooked vegetables aside.
  • Next, treat a large non-stick cookie sheet with spray oil.
  • Cook pizza crusts for 2 minutes. Remove, and top with mozzarella, onions, garlic, mushrooms, kale, goat cheese, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, and cook until cheese is melted, about 12 minutes.
  • Slice, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 465mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1380IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Flatbread, Mushrooms, Pizza
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Looking for a gluten free veggie pizza? You're in luck! This pizza is made with gluten-free pizza dough and is loaded with veggies.

I’d love to hear from you! What are your favorite toppings for a healthier pizza? What other flat bread recipes do you enjoy?

Appetizer | Dinner | Fast / Easy | Gluten Free | Low Carb | Lunch | No Added Sugar | Nut Free | Oven / Toaster | Pescatarian | Recipes (Organizational) | Vegetarian |

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