This Classic Vegan Pizza recipe is addictive and delicious— plus can be made in about 30 minutes. That’s faster than delivery (and tastes much better!)
Pizza….mmm. Have I ever told you just how much I love pizza? SO MUCH. I worked at a pizza place for 2 years of high school and everyone said I would get sick of pizza. I ate it at least 4 days a week. Did I ever get sick of it? Nope. Never.
Making pizza at home isn’t just about economizing, you can literally make whatever pizza you want by customizing the toppings to fit your personal taste, style, or nutritional needs. Friday Night Pizza Night is quickly becoming one of my family’s favorite nights— and this recipe is what my husband and I looooove.
I originally got the idea to use vegan cheese on this pizza from Minimalist Baker (thank you Dana!) and am in love with with how it turned out!
How To Make a Tasty Vegan Pizza
Let’s talk about the different components of this vegan pizza recipe, starting with the crust.
You can use whichever type of pizza crust you like best. For this recipe, I’m using a classic pizza dough that is made with nothing more than flour, yeast, water, olive oil, and a little salt.
Most stores now carry ready-made pizza dough balls, but you can make your own too. If you’re gluten-free or grain-free, feel free to use a substitute crust. Our quinoa crust is fantastic and holds up well under a heap of toppings.
Pizza sometimes gets a bad rep as “junk food” but it’s really not too bad, especially if you load it up with veggies. It’s a well-rounded (get it?!) meal. All puns aside, loading up this vegan pizza recipe with thinly sliced veggies is a great way to enjoy them. I am going with a pizza parlor classic combo of mushrooms, bell pepper, olives, onion, and tomatoes. Add vegetarian sausage or other toppings you like for a custom combo.
Dairy can be hard for our bodies to process. But with this upgraded vegan pizza layered with so many veggies and yummy things, you’ll never miss it. But we do like sprinkling our slices with a bit of Vegan Cheeze Sprinkle from my Simple Green Meals book. It adds that hit of cheesy flavor without the dairy. Woot! We like to sprinkle it on the pizza after it comes out of the hot oven.
Tips for Better Homemade Vegan Pizza Recipe
The key to amazing pizza is using an extremely hot oven. This allows the dough to rise quickly and brown on top and bottom while remaining chewy. The high heat also flash cooks the veggies and give them a delicious caramelized flavor.
While we’re on the subject of toppings, making sure to cut or slice the toppings for “even cooking”. No one likes biting into a slice of a vegan pizza with half- and overcooked toppings – at least I don’t. For this recipe, you may need to pre-cook some toppings, like onions, or just cut them into thinner slices.
Season every component of the pizza. The crust should have enough salt in it, or you could add herbs if you’re making it from scratch. The sauce should also be flavorful and delicious on its own. Season the veggies or toss them with an herb mixture and olive oil. The building of flavors is what yields the best vegan pizza ever.
The final tip I have is to garnish your vegan pizza recipe with fresh herbs. They add an extra fresh flavor component and they look pretty too!
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Bake up a Vegan Pizza Recipe for your next pizza party or Friday night. Loaded with the best pizza toppings and tons of flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough (Trader Joe’s, homemade, or store-bought), at room temperature
- Olive oil, for pan
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal, for pan
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into rings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- 8 teaspoons Cheeze Sprinkle, optional (see recipe notes)
- Fresh basil and oregano, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet, pizza pan, or 12-inch cast iron skillet and sprinkle with coarse cornmeal.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a large circle, oval, or rectangle. Transfer dough to the prepared pan and spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Arrange the toppings in an even layer over dough. Place in oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until crust is golden around the edges and veggies look tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with Cheeze Sprinkle, if desired. Garnish with fresh herbs, then cut into slices and serve immediately.
- Leftover pizza should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- To make Cheeze Sprinkle: place 1/2 cup each: raw almonds and cashews, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder into a blender or food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a jar with tight-fitting lid and store in a cool dry place or refrigerator until ready to use. Makes about 1 cup.
- Substitute your favorite pizza crust for the premade dough. We recommend our quinoa pizza crust as a gluten-free option.
Keywords: vegetarian pizza
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https://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes/classic-vegan-pizza-recipe
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