Vegan Marinara Pizza
Savor the simplicity and bold flavors of this Vegan Marinara Pizza, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Featuring a hearty whole wheat pizza crust, vibrant homemade marinara sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and basil, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables like red onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms, this pizza is a feast for the senses. Finished with the briny bite of kalamata olives and a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves, every bite is a perfect balance of savory and fresh. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick, customizable option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you’re embracing a vegan lifestyle or looking for a healthier pizza alternative, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought or homemade whole wheat pizza crust
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt to the saucepan. Stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
Roll out the pizza crust on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
Remove the hot pizza stone from the oven. Carefully transfer the pizza crust onto the stone or baking sheet.
Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza crust.
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border for the crust.
Arrange the sliced red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and olives over the sauce.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
Remove the pizza from the oven. Scatter fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with red pepper flakes over the top.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Vegan Marinara Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2549 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.6 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2638 mg | 56% | |
*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.
