Vegan pizzas are made with plant-based ingredients and are often dairy-free and egg-free. They can be made with vegan cheese or without the cheese. Vegan pizzas are becoming more popular as people become more aware of the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
Vegan Pizza recipes with Instruction
1. Vegan Supreme Pizza from Minimalist Baker
Ingredients:
1 recipe dough (enough for 1 large pizza)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 red onion, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
8-10 mushrooms, cleaned and sliced thin
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
a handful of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 C). Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface. Then transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone dusted with cornmeal.
2. Vegan Pizza with Arugula Pesto and Roasted Portobellos from Oh She Glows
Ingredients:
1/2 batch of Easy Kale-Basil Pesto (recipe below)
1 portobello mushroom, stemmed and thinly sliced
3/4 cup finely chopped kale leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp olive oil, divided
3/4 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese (I used Daiya)
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly grease a baking sheet. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the kale, red onion, garlic, and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Massage with your fingers for a minute until the kale is slightly wilted. Set aside.
3. BBQ Chicken Pizza from Connoisseurs Veg
Ingredients:
1 recipe for pizza dough
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup shredded vegan chicken (I used 2 packages of Upton’s Naturals Seitan)
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 C). Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface. Then transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone dusted with cornmeal. Spread BBQ sauce over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle on vegan chicken, red onion, and cilantro.
4. The Ultimate Vegan Pizza from Hot For Food
Ingredients:
1 recipe for pizza dough
1 jar (12 oz) marinara sauce
1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese (I used Daiya)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 C). Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface. Then transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone dusted with cornmeal. Spread marinara sauce over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle on spinach, vegan cheese, and nutritional yeast flakes.
5. Eggplant Parmesan Pizza from The Glowing Fridge
Ingredients:
1 recipe for pizza dough
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 eggplant, thinly sliced
1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 C). Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface. Then transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone dusted with cornmeal. Spread tomato sauce over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle on eggplant slices and vegan parmesan cheese.
6. White vegan Pizza with Artichokes and Spinach from Minimalist Baker
Ingredients:
1 recipe for pizza dough
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 bunch spinach, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 C). Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface. Then transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone dusted with cornmeal. In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil until fragrant. Add spinach and artichoke hearts and cook until spinach is wilted. Spread mixture over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle on vegan parmesan cheese.
The benefits of eating vegan pizza
A vegan diet has many health benefits. It can lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. It can also help you lose weight and improve your digestion. A vegan diet is also better for the environment because it requires less water and land to produce than a meat-based diet.
Some vegan pizza toppings
Some popular vegan pizza toppings include vegetables, such as mushrooms, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. You can also top your pizza with vegan cheese or without the cheese. Other popular toppings include vegan sausage, pepperoni, and olives.
