Chicago-Style Deep Dish with Veggies

Chicago-Style Deep Dish with Veggies recipe videos

Chicago-style deep dish with veggies is a hearty, pie-like pizza featuring a thick, buttery crust layered with generous amounts of cheese, chunky tomato sauce, and a colorful medley of vegetables like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach. Originating in Chicago, Illinois, this dish is a beloved American classic that reimagines traditional pizza with its signature deep, pan-baked structure.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the thick crust and fats from the cheese and buttery dough, while the veggies add fiber and essential vitamins like vitamin C and potassium. A single serving can range from 400 to 700 calories, depending on portion size and ingredient quantities.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1150 mg
Calcium	350 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Chicago-style deep dish is a point of regional pride, often debated as the ultimate pizza experience in the U.S., while nutritionally, the veggie-loaded version offers a balance of indulgence and nutrients, making it a more colorful and fiber-rich alternative to meat-heavy deep dish varieties.