Homemade Vegan Pizza – Crispy, Cheesy & Loaded with Flavor 🍕🌱
Introduction
Craving a delicious homemade vegan pizza? This recipe will give you a crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, and melty dairy-free cheese, all made with simple, plant-based ingredients. Customize it with your favorite veggies, herbs, and toppings for the perfect healthy, satisfying pizza night at home!
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough (Easy & Foolproof!):
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F / 45°C)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar (to activate the yeast)
- 2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour (or a mix of both)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional, balances acidity)
For the Vegan Cheese (Melty & Delicious!):
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked for 15 minutes (or silken tofu)
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch (for stretchiness)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings (Customize!):
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or arugula
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for spice)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Preparation
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