The Perfect Breakfast for a Nutritious Start
Who doesn’t love a delicious pizza? But store-bought or restaurant pizzas are often loaded with unhealthy fats, preservatives, and artificial flavors. What if you could enjoy a fresh, homemade pizza that’s not only delicious but also nutritious? This recipe is completely vegan and made with wholesome ingredients to satisfy your cravings guilt-free!
Why Make Pizza at Home?
Homemade pizza allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring that your meal is packed with nutrients and free from unhealthy additives. Plus, it’s a fun activity to involve your family in the cooking process. This recipe includes a simple dough, creamy vegan cheese, flavorful homemade ketchup, and fresh toppings to create a mouthwatering pizza from scratch.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp soy curd
- Mixture:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp oil
For Plant-based Cheese:
- 2/3 cup soaked cashews
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
👉 Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
For Homemade Ketchup:
Sauté:
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2-3 garlic cloves (in minimal oil)
Add:
- 1/2 cup fresh tomato purée
- A bit of shakkar (healthy sugar)
- 1/2 tsp vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
For Toppings (your favorite veggies):
- Onion
- Capsicum
- Tofu
- Mushrooms
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, mix baking soda, baking powder, and oil, then add it to the flour mixture.
- Add soy curd and knead into a soft dough.
- Cover and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2: Blend the Plant-based Cheese
- Add soaked cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and oil into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Cook the Ketchup
- Heat a pan with minimal oil and sauté onions and garlic until golden.
- Add fresh tomato purée and let it simmer.
- Stir in shakkar, vinegar, salt, oregano, and chili flakes.
- Cook until the mixture thickens.
Step 4: Assemble the Pizza
- Roll out the dough into a pizza base and place it on a baking tray.
- Spread a generous layer of homemade ketchup.
- Add a layer of creamy vegan cheese.
- Top with sliced onions, capsicum, tofu, and mushrooms.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Set to convection mode, with both rods on.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and toppings are cooked.
Enjoy Your Healthy, Homemade Plant-based Pizza!
Once baked, let the pizza cool for a minute before slicing. The combination of the crisp crust, rich sauce, creamy vegan cheese, and fresh toppings makes every bite absolutely delightful.
This homemade vegan pizza is proof that healthy eating doesn’t mean compromising on taste. It’s a perfect meal to share with loved ones or enjoy all by yourself. Give it a try and experience the magic of homemade goodness!
