Japanese White Cheese Vegan Pizza
A creamy, plant-based pizza inspired by Japanese flavors, perfect for sharing at parties while being low in fat and brain-healthy.
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20 minutes
Prep Time
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15 minutes
Cook Time
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4
Servings
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Easy
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
220Calories
10gProtein
30gCarbs
9gFat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 whole wheat pizza crust
- 1 cup cashews, soaked for 4 hours and drained
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Follow these steps for perfect results
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, miso paste, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and sautu00e9 until softened. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted.
- Spread the cashew cheese mixture over the pizza crust evenly.
- Top with sautu00e9ed mushrooms and spinach. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.
Health Benefits
Nutritional advantages of this recipe
- Rich in healthy fats from cashews for brain health.
- Contains antioxidants from spinach and mushrooms that support cognitive function.
- Low in saturated fat, promoting overall health.