Easy Vegan Pizza at Home
Everybody loves pizza! Bursting with flavors and loaded with colorful toppings, this pizza will not fail to please. The crust is perfectly crispy, and the combination of dairy-free cheese and fresh vegetables is so delicious. It's easy to customize with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion. Gather your friends and family, and enjoy!
Estimated Cost$15
Helpful Equipment
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 2½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2¼ Tbsp. Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
- 1 Cup Warm Water
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. Sugar
- 1 tsp. Salt
Pizza Sauce
- 1 Cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 tsp. Oregano (dried)
- 1 tsp. Basil (dried)
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp. Salt
Toppings
- 1½ Cups Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ Cup Cherry Tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (sliced)
- 1 Cup Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 Red Onion (sliced)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use store-bought pizza dough. Just make sure it's vegan-friendly if you do.
- Roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape on a floured surface or directly onto a pizza stone.
- Transfer the dough onto a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
Prepare the Sauce
- In another bowl, mix together tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the pizza sauce.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top the Pizza
- Sprinkle vegan mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Top the pizza with sliced cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, and black olives, or any other desired toppings.
Bake and Garnish
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade vegan pizza! Customize with your favorite toppings for a truly delightful meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 535.2kcalCarbohydrates: 86.1gProtein: 15.8gFat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.2gSodium: 1323.5mgPotassium: 625.4mgFiber: 9.3gSugar: 6.5gVitamin A: 579.4IUVitamin C: 35.3mgCalcium: 119.3mgIron: 7.1mg
