Vegan Cauliflower Pizza
Indulge in the guilt-free goodness of this Vegan Cauliflower Pizza, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite that’s both healthy and delicious! Made with a cauliflower crust enhanced by almond flour and nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers a crispy, flavorful base without the use of gluten or eggs. Topped with vibrant vegetables like bell peppers, red onions, and black olives, along with creamy vegan mozzarella and a rich tomato sauce, every slice is a celebration of fresh flavors. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in, this pizza comes together in just under an hour and is finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil for a gourmet touch. Packed with keywords like "vegan pizza," "cauliflower crust," and "plant-based recipe," this dish is the ultimate treat for health-conscious foodies and pizza lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower, riced
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons Water
- 1.5 cups Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Bell peppers, sliced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, sliced
- 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water, and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken. This will act as your vegan egg replacement.
While waiting, rice the cauliflower by breaking it into florets and pulsing in a food processor until it resembles rice. Alternatively, use store-bought riced cauliflower.
Transfer the riced cauliflower into a microwavable bowl and microwave for 5-7 minutes until soft. Let it cool slightly.
Once cool enough to handle, place the cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel. Wrap it up and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial for a firm crust.
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, flaxseed mix, almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out using your hands to form a crust of about 1/4 inch thick.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until it starts to turn golden brown.
Remove the crust from the oven and spread the tomato sauce evenly over it. Top with vegan mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, red onion, and black olives.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade vegan cauliflower pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.3 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2870 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.6 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1166 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2702 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
