How do I bake a mouthwatering vegan pesto pizza?

Elevate your taste buds with our Vegan Pesto Pizza recipe. Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a mouthwatering Vegan Pesto Pizza. Items include: all-purpose flour instant yeast sugar salt warm water fresh basil leaves pine nuts garlic cloves nutritional yeast lemon juice olive oil salt and pepper toppings of your choice sliced tomatoes red onion bell peppers black olives dairy-free cheese

all-purpose flour 2 cups
instant yeast 1 teaspoon
sugar 1 teaspoon
salt 1/2 teaspoon
warm water 3/4 cup
fresh basil leaves 2 cups
pine nuts 1/2 cup
garlic cloves 2
nutritional yeast 1/4 cup
lemon juice 2 tablespoons
olive oil 1/4 cup
salt and pepper to taste
toppings of your choice as desired
sliced tomatoes as desired
red onion as desired
bell peppers as desired
black olives as desired
dairy-free cheese as desired

Take note
Be careful not to overcook your pizza as it might turn out too crispy. Also, watch out for those sneaky topping thieves in the kitchen!

1

Prepare the Pizza Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of instant yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add in 3/4 cup of warm water while stirring. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

2

Make the Vegan Pesto Sauce

In a food processor, add 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup of pine nuts, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3

Roll out the Dough

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or a pizza stone.

4

Spread the Vegan Pesto Sauce

Using a spoon or spatula, spread a generous amount of the homemade vegan pesto sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

5

Add Toppings

Get creative and add your favorite toppings! Some delicious vegan options include sliced tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, black olives, and dairy-free cheese. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.

6

Bake and Enjoy!

Pop your pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice it up and serve hot! Your mouthwatering Vegan Pesto Pizza is ready to delight your taste buds.