Vegan Whole Food High Fiber Low Sugar

Healthy Plant-Based Margherita Pizza

A delicious and wholesome take on the classic Margherita pizza, topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a creamy cashew cheese.

⏱️ 20 minutes Prep Time
🍳 15 minutes Cook Time
🍽️ 2 Servings
🎯 Easy Difficulty
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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

250Calories
10gProtein
35gCarbs
10gFat

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • 1 whole wheat pizza crust
  • 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup cashews, soaked and blended into a cream
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Spread the cashew cream evenly over the pizza crust.
  3. In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the tomato mixture over the cashew cream.
  5. Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the top for added flavor.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves.
  8. Slice and serve hot, adding red pepper flakes if desired.

Health Benefits

Nutritional advantages of this recipe

  • Rich in fiber from whole wheat crust for digestive health.
  • Contains healthy fats from cashews for heart health.
  • High in antioxidants from fresh tomatoes and basil.
  • Low in added sugars for balanced energy levels.