Vegan Pesto Pizza

Vegan Pesto Pizza Recipe 🍕

Homemade Pizza Dough:

Optional: skip this step & use store-bought dough or pre-made crust.

By hand, mix water, sugar and dried instant yeast. Add bread flour, garlic olive oil, and salt and let my robot chef knead for 2 min, or knead by hand until dough forms. Place dough into a large bowl greased with olive oil spray and set aside. Cover bowl with lid or cling wrap and let dough rise until doubled in size (approx. 1hr).

Vegan Pesto Sauce:

Optional: skip this step & use 'Gotham Greens Vegan Pesto' or swap with my marinara sauce.

Place basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, olive oil, & tofu into a food processor and blend 20 sec.

• Make the Pesto: In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, and drained tofu. Pulse until finely chopped. Slowly add the olive oil while blending until smooth. Set aside.
• Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
• Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt. Add the minced garlic, activated yeast mixture, and ¼ cup of olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
• Knead: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Let It Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
• Shape the Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness.
• Add Toppings: Brush the pizza dough with garlic olive oil, then spread a layer of vegan pesto on top. Add your favorite vegan toppings.
• Bake: Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
• Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious vegan pizza with homemade pesto!