Easy Veggie Vegan Pizza with 20 minute Crust
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
350 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Fusion
Easy Veggie Vegan Pizza with 20 minute Crust
Description
The Easy Veggie Vegan Pizza recipe relies on a quick no-knead crust made from active yeast, flour, olive oil, and herbs. The dough is mixed and left to rest for only 15 minutes, then gently stretched out to a 13 to 14-inch oval with thicker edges, which provides structure and a nice contrast once baked. Topped with a spread of red pizza sauce, a selection of sliced vegetables such as bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, zucchini, and kalamata olives adds color and varied textures, while chopped garlic brushed with olive oil enhances aroma and flavor.
When baked at 435ºF (220ºC), the crust crisps on the outside without becoming too dense, retaining a tender bite. The toppings remain fresh and retain their natural flavors. Vegan parmesan and cheddar cheeses are optional additions that can be adjusted depending on dietary choices.
This pizza serves as a versatile meal option that highlights fresh vegetables and can be customized with various herbs and toppings. The recipe notes suggest sautéing vegetables before adding as toppings or incorporating crushed fennel seeds for added flavor.
The crust thickness influences final texture—thinner crusts bake to a crispier result, so shaping the dough to personal preference is recommended. Nutritional information is based on a two-serving pizza without additional toppings.
Ingredients
No Knead Crust:
- 1 tsp active yeast
- 1/2 cup water warm
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 1/4 cup flour unbleached white or a combination of white and whole wheat
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp oregano or other herbs, dried
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder optional
Pizza toppings
- pizza sauce red, of choice
- bell pepper sliced
- red onion sliced
- white mushroom thinly sliced
- zucchini sliced or other sliced veggies of choice
- kalamata olives sliced
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- basil fresh
- vegan parmesan cheese
- cheddar cheese or other homemade cheeses like feta etc
- pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast and 1 tbsp flour. Let it sit for a few minutes to activate.
- Add 1 cup flour, salt, herbs and garlic and olive oil and mix in. Add another 3 tbsp flour and mix in. Get your hands in there to mix and knead for a few seconds into a soft slightly sticky dough.. Add another tbsp flour if needed. Gather the dough into a ball and let it sit for 15 minutes in a warm place.
- Add a 1/2 tsp oil over the dough and spread with your hands. Gather the dough into a ball and place on parchment lined sheet.
- Use a bit of flour to spread the dough into a 13 to 14 inch size oval. Spread it depending on on how thick or thin you want the crust to be. Keep the edges thicker than the center (see video). Let it sit for a few minutes. Preheat the oven to 435 degrees F / 220ºc.
- Spread the pizza sauce on the crust. Distribute the sliced veggies, mushrooms and olives evenly.
- Mix chopped garlic with a tsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt and oregano. Sprinkle over the pizza.
- Sprinkle salt over the veggies. Sprinkle meltable vegan cheese on the veggies if using at this point.
- Bake the pizza for 17 to 18 minutes or until golden on the edges. Sprinkle vegan parm of choice, chopped fresh basil, and pepper flakes. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Adding sautéed vegetables with seasoning before topping the pizza can add depth of flavor.
- Crushing fennel seeds and mixing with mushrooms provides a distinctive aroma.
- Adjust crust thickness to preference, as it will thicken noticeably during baking.
- Thinly spreading the dough results in a crispier crust; practice will help find the ideal size and thickness.
- Nutritional values exclude extra vegan cheeses or toppings and are calculated per half of the pizza.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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