Veggie Pizza (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 1 batch pizza dough, about 1 lb
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 113 g (1 cup) vegan mozzarella shreds
- 35 g (1/2 cup) sliced button mushrooms
- 75 g (1/2 cup) sliced bell pepper
- 40 g (1/4 cup) thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 0.5 g (1/2 tsp) dried oregano
- 1.5 g (1/4 tsp) sea salt
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Equipments:
Features:
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
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Give the pizza stone or baking sheet the full preheat time in the oven — sliding dough onto a genuinely hot surface is what gives the crust its crisp bottom instead of a pale, doughy one.
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat and sauté the mushrooms and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, until just softened. Set aside.
- Roll the Dough: Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
- Sauce the Dough: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
- Top: Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella over the sauce, then top with the sauteed mushrooms and peppers, red onion, and black olives.
- Season: Season with oregano and sea salt.
- Bake: Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Slice & Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes: Avoid overmixing the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined, or the texture can turn dense and tough.
Tips: Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center — it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for the best texture.
Storage: Store wrapped at room temperature for 2-3 days; slice and freeze for longer storage.
Swaps: Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables or pantry staples you have on hand, adjusting cook time as needed.
This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes adds bright acidity and juicy body. The sliced button mushrooms adds a savory, meaty depth. The sliced bell pepper adds sweetness and a pop of color. The thinly sliced red onion adds sweetness and depth as it cooks down.
Veggie Pizza (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 1 batch pizza dough, about 1 lb
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 113 g (1 cup) vegan mozzarella shreds
- 35 g (1/2 cup) sliced button mushrooms
- 75 g (1/2 cup) sliced bell pepper
- 40 g (1/4 cup) thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 0.5 g (1/2 tsp) dried oregano
- 1.5 g (1/4 tsp) sea salt
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes adds bright acidity and juicy body. The sliced button mushrooms adds a savory, meaty depth. The sliced bell pepper adds sweetness and a pop of color. The thinly sliced red onion adds sweetness and depth as it cooks down.
Prep:
Give the pizza stone or baking sheet the full preheat time in the oven — sliding dough onto a genuinely hot surface is what gives the crust its crisp bottom instead of a pale, doughy one.
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat and sauté the mushrooms and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, until just softened. Set aside.
- Roll the Dough: Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
- Sauce the Dough: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
- Top: Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella over the sauce, then top with the sauteed mushrooms and peppers, red onion, and black olives.
- Season: Season with oregano and sea salt.
- Bake: Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Slice & Serve: Slice and serve warm.
