Pizza with Eggs, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives and Rocket
Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 16 Jan 2026
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This vibrant vegetarian pizza offers a sophisticated twist on a homemade classic, combining rich Mediterranean flavours with a perfectly crisp crust. The base features a blend of plain and wholemeal flour for a deeper, nuttier taste, providing the ideal foundation for sweet roasted red peppers and salty Kalamata olives. Using red onion rings as natural nests for the eggs ensures a beautiful presentation and a wonderfully soft, jammy yolk in every slice.
Perfect for a weekend brunch or a relaxed Friday night supper, this dish balances savoury Parmesan and aromatic rosemary with a fresh handful of peppery rocket. Making the dough in advance allows the flavours to develop, resulting in a professional-style finish. Serve this wholesome pizza straight from the oven for a nutritious and comforting meal that feels truly indulgent.
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Ingredients for Pizza with Eggs, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives and Rocket
2 tablespoons warm water (46°C)
1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
170g plain flour
80ml wholemeal flour
120ml cool water (18°C to 21°C)
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Olive oil
Cornmeal (for sprinkling)
Olive oil
180ml drained roasted red peppers from jar, cut into 1/3-inch strips
50g Kalamata olives, pitted, quartered
120g Parmesan cheese shavings
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 large red onion rings (each 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick)
4 large eggs
2 cups (lightly packed) rocket
How to make Pizza with Eggs, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives and Rocket
Pour 2 tablespoons warm water into large bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook; sprinkle yeast over. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 15 minutes (mixture will not be foamy). Add both flours, 120ml cool water, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt; mix on medium-low speed 4 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then mix on medium speed until dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky, about 3 minutes.
Lightly oil medium bowl. Gather dough into ball and transfer to prepared bowl; turn to coat with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature 30 minutes. Chill dough overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
Transfer bowl to warm draft-free area and let dough rise, covered, until very slightly puffy, at least 2 hours.
Place pizza stone or rimless baking sheet in oven; preheat to 260°C. Sprinkle pizza paddle or another baking sheet generously with cornmeal. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round; transfer to paddle. Brush dough with oil; scatter peppers, then olives over. Sprinkle with Parmesan and rosemary. Arrange onion rings atop pizza, spacing apart. Slide pizza onto stone or baking sheet in oven; bake until lightly browned but not crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove pizza from oven and gently crack 1 egg into each onion ring. Return pizza to oven and continue to bake until eggs are softly set and crust is golden, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle pizza with salt and pepper. Scatter rocket over.
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.
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16 Jan 2026 | Originally published
Authored by:
UK recipe editors
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