Best Vegan Pizza

AuthorJoshua SmithDifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1 small broccoli head, florets finely chopped, stalk top diced (about ½ cup)
  cup cherry tomatoes, halved
 Fresh corn kernels from 1 ear
 ¼ cup red onion, coarsely chopped
 ½ jalapeño, thinly sliced
 4 sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), finely diced
 Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing and drizzling
 1 pizza dough ball (16-ounce)
 ½ cup basil leaves, fresh
 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
 A pinch of red pepper flakes
 Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 Cashew Cream for drizzling
1

Set your oven to preheat at 450°F.

2

In a mixing bowl, blend the broccoli, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, jalapeño, and sun-dried tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, and mix until the veggies are well-coated.

3

Roll out the pizza dough onto a 14-inch pizza pan. Lightly brush the dough's edges with olive oil. Spread a thin layer of cashew cream over the dough's center.

4

Evenly distribute the vegetable mixture over the dough. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown, and the broccoli is tender.

5

Once baked, generously drizzle with cashew cream. If the cream is too thick, add a bit of water to achieve the right consistency. Garnish with fresh basil, thyme, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

Special Notes and Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, consider pre-baking the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
  • The cashew cream can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Ingredients

 1 small broccoli head, florets finely chopped, stalk top diced (about ½ cup)
  cup cherry tomatoes, halved
 Fresh corn kernels from 1 ear
 ¼ cup red onion, coarsely chopped
 ½ jalapeño, thinly sliced
 4 sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), finely diced
 Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing and drizzling
 1 pizza dough ball (16-ounce)
 ½ cup basil leaves, fresh
 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
 A pinch of red pepper flakes
 Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 Cashew Cream for drizzling

Directions

1

Set your oven to preheat at 450°F.

2

In a mixing bowl, blend the broccoli, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, jalapeño, and sun-dried tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, and mix until the veggies are well-coated.

3

Roll out the pizza dough onto a 14-inch pizza pan. Lightly brush the dough's edges with olive oil. Spread a thin layer of cashew cream over the dough's center.

4

Evenly distribute the vegetable mixture over the dough. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown, and the broccoli is tender.

5

Once baked, generously drizzle with cashew cream. If the cream is too thick, add a bit of water to achieve the right consistency. Garnish with fresh basil, thyme, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

Best Vegan Pizza