Vegan Pepperoni Pizza

This Vegan Pepperoni Pizza features a crispy crust topped with rich tomato sauce, gooey vegan cheese, and zesty homemade vegan pepperoni, making it a delightful plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for pizza night, this dish is both satisfying and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Vegan mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Seitan or tempeh - 100 grams, sliced thinly
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, combine the sliced seitan or tempeh with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and soy sauce. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the sauce, then add the vegan mozzarella cheese on top.
6. Distribute the marinated seitan or tempeh slices evenly over the pizza.
7. Sprinkle dried oregano on top for added flavor.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza for a golden finish.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
10. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from seitan or tempeh.
• Contains antioxidants and vitamins from tomato sauce and fresh basil.

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