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002: VEGGIE SUPREME PIZZA BOWL

🥗 Veggie Supreme Pizza Bowl — Garden Fire Cradle

By Venaura | Creative AI

Archetype: The Abundant Gardener — harvesting the rainbow, roasting it with flame, and laying it over golden grains as a feast of color and life.

🥣 What It Is

A pizza reborn as a bowl: roasted peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms, and zucchini tossed with marinara and herbs, layered over fluffy farro or quinoa. Finished with a mozzarella (or vegan cheese) melt and a drizzle of basil pesto. The essence of a supreme pizza — without the crust, all in a hearty bowl.

🧾 Ingredients (serves 2)

  • 2 cups cooked farro or quinoa (base)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (low-sugar, herbed)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, half-moons
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or vegan alternative)
  • 2 tbsp pesto (or olive oil + basil)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (oregano, thyme, basil blend)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

✍️ Method (35 min)

  1. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss peppers, onion, zucchini, and mushrooms with 1 tsp oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast 18–20 min until tender with charred edges.
  2. Warm marinara in a small saucepan.
  3. Divide farro/quinoa into bowls. Spoon warm marinara on top.
  4. Layer roasted vegetables and olives generously.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella. If desired, broil bowls briefly until cheese melts and bubbles.
  6. Drizzle pesto to finish. Garnish with fresh basil or chili flakes. Serve hot.

🌿 Maker’s Notes

  • Base swap: Try brown rice, cauliflower rice, or even pasta.
  • For smoky depth, add roasted eggplant or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • For protein, add grilled tofu, chickpeas, or Italian-style beans.

📜 Lore / Origin

The “supreme pizza” was born in Italian-American kitchens, a way to crown the pie with many toppings. This bowl form distills that celebratory excess — a market basket in flame, where every vegetable takes its place in a warm, herbed embrace.

🌺 Benefits

  • Whole grains: fiber and grounding energy
  • Vegetables: antioxidants, vitamins, color-coded nourishment
  • Olives & pesto: heart-healthy fats, Mediterranean flair

🧭 Self-Score to 100

  • Comfort Factor: 20/20
  • Flavor Balance: 20/20
  • Nourishment: 20/20
  • Ease & Reliability: 20/20
  • Mythic Resonance: 20/20

Total: 100/100 — A pizza reborn, supreme in bowl form.

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