Make these Tri Bell Pepper Mini Pizzas this weekend — a fun, simple recipe both kids and adults will enjoy. Each mini pizza is topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella and fresh bell peppers for an easy lunch or snack on the go.

I love pizza, and these colorful little mini pizzas are irresistibly cute. They use a modest amount of mozzarella and plenty of fresh peppers, making them lighter than a traditional pizza but still full of flavor.

What We Need to Make the Tri Bell Pepper Mini Pizzas

• For convenience I use premade pizza dough and pizza sauce. Store-bought dough works well; just know the base may vary slightly depending on what you use.
• If you make your own dough and sauce, expect additional time — homemade sauce especially takes longer but can be made in large batches and preserved for later use.

THE INGREDIENTS

• Pizza dough
• Pizza sauce
• Mozzarella cheese, grated
• Dried oregano
• Red bell pepper, diced
• Green bell pepper, diced
• Yellow bell pepper, diced
• Arugula leaves, for garnish

Why Make Tri Bell Pepper Mini Pizzas

Why mini pizzas? Because they’re adorable and ideal for gatherings. They work well on a party table and are a hit with kids — a fun activity to let children customize their own. These particular minis focus on vegetables, using colorful bell peppers, a light sprinkle of cheese and fresh arugula to finish.

Everything Can Be Made and Prepped in Advance

Make the dough and sauce ahead of time if you can. Homemade sauce benefits from longer simmering and stores well — I make large batches and preserve them. If short on time, store-bought dough and sauce still produce tasty mini pizzas and speed up preparation.

These mini pizzas are simple to assemble and bake quickly. Because they’re vegetable-forward, they feel lighter than a heavy pizza while remaining satisfying and flavorful.

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Tri Bell Pepper Mini Pizzas

Topped with marinara, mozzarella and fresh bell peppers, these mini pizzas are quick to assemble and perfect for sharing.

Prep Time
20 mins

Cook Time
8 mins

Total Time
28 mins

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: North American

Keyword: kid friendly recipes, marinara sauce, pizza

Servings: 16 mini pizzas

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

• 24 oz Pizza dough
• 2 Cups Pizza sauce
• 2 Cups Mozzarella cheese, grated
• 2 Tablespoons Dried oregano
• 1 Red pepper, diced
• 1 Green pepper, diced
• 1 Yellow pepper, diced
• Arugula leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and place the rack in the lowest position. Prepare a large baking sheet.
2. Divide the pizza dough into 16 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a 4–5 inch round. Arrange the rounds on the baking sheet; you may need to bake in batches.
3. Place a spoonful of sauce on each round, spreading it while leaving a small outer edge. Sprinkle with oregano, add diced peppers and top with grated mozzarella.
4. Bake about 8 minutes or until the mini pizzas are puffed and golden on top.
5. Remove from the oven, top with a few arugula leaves and serve immediately.

*Note: appliance temperatures and cooking times vary; times provided are estimates.

Notes

The cooking time above does not include making dough or sauce. This recipe works well with store-bought or pre-made dough and sauce for a quicker preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Tri Bell Pepper Mini Pizzas

Amount Per Serving (1 mini pizza)

Calories 158

Fat 5g — 8% DV

Saturated Fat 2g — 13% DV

Cholesterol 11mg — 4% DV

Sodium 556mg — 24% DV

Carbohydrates 23g — 8% DV (Fiber 1g, Sugar 5g)

Protein 7g — 14% DV

Vitamin A 488 IU — 10% DV

Vitamin C 18 mg — 22% DV

Calcium 76 mg — 8% DV

Iron 2 mg — 11% DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.