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Vegan Cheese & Tomato Pizza

This vegan pizza features a crispy, nutty crust topped with gooey vegan cheese, bright tomato sauce, and fresh cherry tomatoes. The process involves mixing a plant-based flour dough, pre-baking the crust, then layering toppings before baking again until bubbling and golden. The final appearance is a colorful, inviting pie with crispy edges and melty cheese, perfect for plant-based comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups vegan flour (almond or chickpea) can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce preferably bright and tangy
  • 1 cup vegan cheese (meltable variety) cashew-based or store-bought
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • a handful fresh basil roughly torn

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Mix the vegan flour, salt, and olive oil in a bowl until crumbly.
  2. Add water gradually and knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
  3. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). Roll out the rested dough on parchment paper to about 0.5 cm thick, shaping into a round or oval.
  4. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and crisp around the edges.
  5. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the warm crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Layer the vegan cheese over the sauce, followed by halved cherry tomatoes and torn basil.
  7. Bake again for 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts, toppings bubble, and edges turn golden.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  9. Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes to settle, then slice with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil for a burst of herbal aroma.