How to Make Vegan Pizza
You are calling all pizza lovers! Whether vegan or avoid dairy, This hearty, veggie-packed vegan pizza will satisfy all your cravings. With the ease of a homemade crust, colorful roasted vegetables, and store-bought sauce, you might just end up with a new Friday night.
What are good vegan pizza toppings?
We love the classic pepper collection, Onions and mushrooms are used here. Feel free to swap out the mushrooms for sliced eggplant or sliced zucchini. If you enjoy salty flavors, add chopped artichokes or olives to your pizza.
How to Make Vegan Pizza Ingredients
Flour: Use our basic pizza crust recipe for a homemade version. For a shortcut, use store-bought. crust from the supermarket and your local pizzeria.
Pizza Sauce: Check out our favorite store-bought pizza sauces. You can also make pizza sauce from scratch.
Dairy-Free Cheese: Choose from one of our go-to vegan cheese brands.
Vegetables: Use the vegetables listed in this recipe or swap out the mushrooms for eggplant, red onions instead of white, and any colored peppers you have.
Cornmeal: This stops the pizza from stuck to the baking sheet.
How to Make Vegan Pizza Recipe
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Medium onion, chopped | 1 |
| Fresh mushrooms, chopped | 1-1/2 cups |
| Sweet red pepper, chopped | 1/2 cup |
| Green chilies, chopped | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 2 |
| Canola oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Dried oregano | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Dried thyme | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Dried rosemary, crushed | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Pizza dough (homemade or store bought) | As needed |
| Corn meal | As needed |
| Pizza sauce | 1/2 cup |
| Medium tomatoes, finely chopped | 2 |
| Shredded dairy-free Parmesan-flavored cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Basil leaves, finely chopped (divided) | 1/4 cup |
Instructions
Step 1: Roast the vegetables
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the onions, mushrooms, peppers and garlic with the oil and dried herbs. Toss with your hands to combine. Roast in a 425°F oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the dough
Roll the dough into a 15-inch circle grease a pizza pan with oil and sprinkleswith cornmeal. Transfer the dough to the pan, making the edges slightly up. Immediately place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
do you know? You can freeze pizza dough. Try this great way to store pizza dough for future pizza nights or last minute cravings.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza.
Transfer the roasted vegetables for a bite board and chop Roughly. Spread pizza sauce on crust and top with roasted vegetables and tomato slices. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.
Pesto Pizza: For an unusual twist, replace the pizza sauce with homemade vegan pesto.
Whole Wheat Pizza: For an even healthier version, use our whole wheat pizza dough.
How to Store Vegan Pizza
Store leftovers in an airtight container — or tightly wrapped in foil — in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Vegan Pizza Tips
cheese substitute to best complement my pizza toppings?
There are many wonderful vegan cheeses available in stores today, including block, shredded, pourable and spreadable options. We recommend trying a few to find what works best for you. You can also make your own cashew cheese spread.
What type of crust is best for vegan pizza?
You can use a basic pizza crust recipe or whole wheat flour for a more nutritious option.