Cheeseless Vegan Pizza
Servings: 3
This vegan pizza is all about fresh, simple ingredients that shine. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, savory mushrooms, and briny olives come together on a crunchy, golden crust. No fake cheese, no fuss, just clean, bold flavors that make every slice irresistible.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough Trader Joe’s, homemade, or store-bought, at room temperature
- extra-virgin olive oil for pan
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal for pan
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper cut into rings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
Toppings
- fresh basil optional
- oregano optional
- vegan parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F with a baking sheet, pizza pan or cast iron skillet inside. You want it to get hot! (That's what makes the bottom crust crispy.)
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a large circle, oval, or rectangle.
- Remove pizza pan from oven and carefully add oil and coarse cornmeal to it (this prevents sticking).
- Transfer dough to the prepared pan and spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Arrange the toppings in an even layer over dough. Place in oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until crust is golden around the edges and veggies look tender.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with suggested toppings. Cut into 6 slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Crispy crust hack: Preheating the pan is the secret to avoiding soggy pizza. The hot surface gives you that pizzeria-style crunch.
- Dough options: Store-bought dough works great if you’re short on time. Check the refrigerated or freezer section of your grocery store, or grab fresh dough from your local bakery.
- Toppings: Keep veggies sliced thin so they cook evenly in the short bake time. Want extra flavor? Toss them lightly in olive oil and a pinch of salt before layering on.
- Storage: Leftover slices keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot skillet (not the microwave!) to bring back the crispy crust.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices, Calories: 387kcal, Carbohydrates: 73g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1340mg, Potassium: 443mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 611IU, Vitamin C: 47mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 5mg
