Pizza de Queijo Vegano

Pizza de Queijo Vegano is a delicious and creamy vegan cheese pizza that captures the essence of Brazilian flavors. Topped with fresh vegetables and a flavorful homemade vegan cheese, this pizza is both satisfying and wholesome.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
• Silken tofu - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Bell pepper - 1/2, sliced
• Red onion - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Black olives - 50 grams, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the silken tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the vegan cheese.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the rolled out dough with olive oil and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
5. Spread the vegan cheese mixture over the tomato sauce, ensuring an even layer.
6. Top with sliced bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu and nutritional yeast.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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