Pizza de Queso Vegano

Pizza de Queso Vegano is a delightful vegan twist on traditional Spanish pizza, featuring a rich cashew cheese and a variety of fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, offering a burst of flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Cashews - 100 grams (soaked for at least 4 hours)
• Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, sliced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Prepare the cashew cheese by draining the soaked cashews and blending them with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the cashew cheese evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red bell pepper, and red onion on top of the cashew cheese.
6. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
7. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from cashews, promoting heart health.
• High in fiber from vegetables, aiding digestion.

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