Veggie Ranch Pizza - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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If one of your resolutions is to eat more veggies then add this recipe to your list! Veggie ranch pizza is made with a Pillsbury crescent crust, ranch-flavored cream cheese, and lots of fresh vegetables. This would be great to take to lunch and of course, it’s a good appetizer for any Super Bowl party. The first time I ever had this pizza was at work for treat day.

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Back when I worked at my desk job I was part of the treat day group. Everyone took turns bringing snacks for everyone (it would always be on Thursdays) and one guy would always bring this veggie ranch pizza. His wife made it all the time for us and it was delicious. I just love all the fresh vegetables on top. This veggie pizza is also best served cold!

If you're looking for more great low calorie recipes like this try Lasagna Soup, Spaghetti Carbonara, or Cheeseburger Soup.

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Why You Will Like This Recipe

Overall, veggie ranch pizza is a tasty and nutritious meal that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're having a family dinner or hosting a party, this pizza is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

The beauty of a veggie ranch pizza is that you can customize it to your liking. You can add as many or as few vegetables as you like, and you can also experiment with different types of cheeses and toppings. Some people like to add olives, artichoke hearts, or even pineapple to their veggie ranch pizza.

Ingredients Needed

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  • Reduced-fat cream cheese - softening the cream cheese prior to making this recipe makes it easier to spread out on the dough.
  • Ranch dressing mix, Package powdered
  • Pillsbury Crescent Rolls are a popular type of refrigerated dough that can be found in most grocery stores. These versatile rolls are a great addition to any meal and can be used to create a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory.
  • Broccoli is a green vegetable that belongs to the same family as cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts
  • Red bell peppers - are also low in calories, making them a great addition to any diet.
  • Green onions, chopped these are mostly used for garnish
  • Shredded cheddar cheese - I like to use Reduced-Fat Cheese because it has a lower calorie count and less saturated fat than regular cheese, but it may also have a different taste and texture. It also helps with keeping the calorie count pretty low for this recipe.
  • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Weight Watchers Veggie Ranch Pizza

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Place cream cheese, and Ranch dressing mix in a large bowl. With an electric mixer, beat on medium until smooth and creamy. Set aside. You can soften cream cheese in the microwave so that it's easier to mix with the ranch.

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Step 3: Remove crescent rolls from the cans and roll out in one big piece onto a large, greased cookie sheet. Pinch seams together, if needed. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.

Step 4: Spread cream cheese mixture onto cooled crust. Top with cheese and veggies.

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Use a pizza cutter or large knife to cut into squares. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days.

Tips for Veggie Ranch Pizza

Here’s a quick tip I learned when I worked at the hotel doing cold salad prep. You can soften cream cheese in the microwave. 8oz takes no longer than a minute to soften and check it after every 30 seconds.

What vegetables go good with this pizza? Fresh vegetables are ALWAYS best with this pizza. If you use frozen vegetables they might get mushy. I always like to use a combo of broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots. Cauliflower, radishes, green onions, and cucumbers would even be with this pizza.

If you want all the vegetables to be the same size use a food processor to chop them up.

Don’t like dry ranch seasoning? Use taco or fajita seasoning.

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 20 min
  • Yield: 32 (2 pizzas) 1x
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Description

Veggie ranch pizza is made with a Pillsbury crescent crust, ranch-flavored cream cheese, and lots of fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 2 8 ounces (226g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (1 ounce/28g) package powdered Ranch dressing mix
  • 2 (8 ounces/226g) cans reduced-fat Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
  • 1 cup (91g) fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 1 cup (175g) fresh red pepper, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (120g) shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place cream cheese, and Ranch dressing mix in a large bowl. With an electric mixer, beat on medium until smooth and creamy. Set aside. You can soften cream cheese in microwave so that it's easier to mix with the ranch.
  3. Remove crescent rolls from the cans and roll out in one big piece onto a large, greased cookie sheet. Pinch seams together, if needed. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
  4. Spread cream cheese mixture onto cooled crust. Top with cheese and veggies.
  5. Use a pizza cutter or large knife to cut into squares. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator in airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days.
  6. Slice one pizza into 16 equal slices. Serving Size: 1 slice

Notes

My WW Personal Points: 4 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 8-10 min
  • Category: Easy
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice of pizza
  • Calories: 83
  • Sugar: 2
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Protein: 3
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FAQs

Why is veggie pizza so good? ›

Lower Saturated Fats: Compared to meat-heavy or extra-cheese pizzas, veggie pizzas generally contain fewer saturated fats, which is beneficial for heart health. Lower Cholesterol: Including vegetables and reduced quantities of high-fat ingredients contribute to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Why is ranch on pizza so good? ›

But if you know what's good (and I do) your next bite starts with a hit of ranch. It's a bright herbal flavor and a slight tang to wake your palate up for the next round of glorious cheese. Essentially, the acid from the dressing cuts the grease from all that cheese and pepperoni and gets you ready for the next bite.

When did ranch and pizza start? ›

The combination of ranch and pizza is said to have been popularized by Domino's Pizza in 1994, when the chain started including sides of the dressing with its wings and customers got ranch-curious.

Do people in Italy put ranch on pizza? ›

Don't Ever Ask for Dipping Sauce for Your Pizza

First of all, because ranch dressing doesn't really exist here, and second of all, because no one dips their pizza in anything. Pizza varies regionally up and down the boot. In Rome, the crust is thin and crispy and in Naples, it's thick and puffy.

Is ranch on pizza a southern thing? ›

Ranch dressing on pizza in the Midwest

While people do this all over the place, it's especially popular in the Midwest, where folks smother their pizza in the stuff.

What are the best three toppings for veggie pizza? ›

Vegetarian Pizza

It's loaded with delicious vegetarian toppings like roasted red peppers, artichokes, onions, and basil. It will be a hit at your next pizza night!

How do restaurants make their ranch so good? ›

Even when a restaurant does start with premade ranch, they will often fold in extra fresh herbs, and maybe even more buttermilk, to lighten and bring in some brighter flavors that can be lost in shelf-stable bottling.

Can I use ranch instead of pizza sauce? ›

If you've never had Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, it's a pizza version of the perfect combination of ranch dressing, chicken, and crumbled bacon. Most of the time this pizza uses ranch dressing as the pizza sauce, instead of a traditional tomato sauce.

What percent of Americans eat pizza with ranch? ›

The majority of Americans enjoy a dipping sauce with their pizza. About a quarter (23%) say they typically have marinara sauce with their pizza, and 23% have garlic butter. A similar percentage (22%) say they dip or add ranch dressing to their pizza, and fewer (12%) have it with hot sauce.

Do New Yorkers eat pizza with ranch? ›

The Purists, also known as "the Pizza Snobs," mainly hail from New York City, and view the drizzling, dipping or any other application of ranch dressing to pizza of any form as sacrilegious. Ed Levine, author of Pizza: a Slice of Heaven and also a New Yorker, is of the pizza snob camp.

Who was the first person to put ranch on pizza? ›

The beginning of ranch on pizza isn't known, but is assumed to have started with some college kids dipping their pizza into a salad that had ranch dressing.

Is Pizza Ranch a Midwest thing? ›

As it turns out, the answer was yes and the first Pizza Ranch franchise was born in 1984. Today, with more than 200 franchised locations in fifteen states, Pizza Ranch is the largest, most recognized pizza chain in the Midwest—and showing no signs of slowing any time soon.

What does ranch taste best with? ›

Cool, creamy flavorful ranch makes an excellent dipping sauce. It pairs perfectly with crunchy fried foods like chicken wings, fries, cheese sticks, and veggie chips. Dip baby carrots, celery, cucumber slices, broccoli, cauliflower, and other veggies for a tasty snack.

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