Vegan Pesto Pizza With Stuffed Crust
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
50 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8 slices
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Vegan Pesto Pizza With Stuffed Crust
Description
The recipe starts with preparing vegan mozzarella, which includes an optional agar component to help it firm up for easier handling when stuffing the dough's crust edge. The dough is prepared and left to rise until doubled in size, then stretched to a roughly 16-inch diameter circle to allow for folding over the mozzarella to create the stuffed crust. A pizza stone is preheated for optimal heat distribution and a crisp base.
Thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes are pre-cooked by boiling until just tender, then cooled to avoid excess moisture on the pizza. The pizza is assembled by layering the marinara base, dollops of vegan pesto, potato slices, and finished with the stuffed crust sealed around the vegan cheese. Red pepper flakes can be added for a touch of warming spice.
This pizza is suited for those seeking a dairy-free alternative with a rich and creamy filling inside the crust along with aromatic pesto and the subtle earthiness of potatoes. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days, allowing convenient reheating.
Ingredients
- 1 batch vegan mozzarella takes about 15 minutes, tap for the recipe
- 1 batch vegan pizza dough seasoned, (tap for the recipe
Pizza toppings:
- 1 batch vegan pesto easy, (tap for the recipe
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 medium potato Yukon gold variety
- pinch of red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- First, make the vegan mozzarella. Though it isn't required, the optional agar does make it easier to handle for stuffing the crust.
- While the cheese is chilling, make the pizza dough. Set aside in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Place pizza stone in oven and preheat to 500 degrees F.
Prep the toppings:
- Wash the potatoes and place them in a pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer the potatoes until just fork tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate to cool. Cut into thin slices.
- If you haven't already, prepare the pesto.
Assemble and bake the pizza:
- After the dough has risen, move it to a lightly floured surface. Using the pads of your fingers, gently move around the perimeter of the dough, pressing out to increase the dough in size. For a 13-inch pizza, stretch the dough to 16 inches in diameter, allowing for folding the edges over the cheese.
- Reserve about a third of the cheese for the top of the pizza. Cut the rest into ½-inch-thick strips or pieces. Distribute the cheese around the perimeter of the dough, about one inch from the edge.
- Reserve about ⅔ of the pesto to add after baking. Spoon a small amount of pesto onto the cheese (see photo in post). Fold dough over the cheese and pesto, lightly pinching/pressing down to seal the inner edge. It's important that the cheese is sealed in on all sides, or it will leak out.
- Remove the hot stone from oven. If using a pizza peel, transfer the dough as you normally would. If you don't have a peel, gently fold the prepared dough in half (like a taco shell laying on its side) to make it easier to transfer to the stone. Carefully place dough on stone and unfold. *Keep in mind, where it lands is where it has to stay! That's why careful placement is important. Top with sauce, sliced potato, and the remainder of the cheese (simply pinch off pieces and dollop it on top).
- Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes. If needed, broil for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the top. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes. Top with the remaining pesto, and sprinkle with crushed red pepper.
Notes
- Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 800IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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