Mediterranean Vegan Protein Pizza

A delicious and heart-healthy pizza topped with a medley of Mediterranean flavors, including chickpeas, spinach, and a savory almond-tahini drizzle for an extra protein boost.

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

Per serving

450Calories
24gProtein
18gFat

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • 1 whole grain pizza crust
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the almond-tahini drizzle:
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Water to thin, as needed

Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

  1. Preheat the oven according to the pizza crust package instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat well.
  3. Spread the chickpea and vegetable mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
  4. Sprinkle nutritional yeast over the top for a cheesy flavor.
  5. Bake the pizza in the oven for the time specified on the crust package or until itu2019s golden brown and crispy.
  6. While the pizza is baking, prepare the almond-tahini drizzle by mixing tahini, almond butter, lemon juice, and enough water to create a drizzle consistency.
  7. Once the pizza is ready, remove it from the oven and drizzle with the almond-tahini sauce.
  8. Slice and serve hot, enjoying a healthy, protein-packed date night meal!

Health Benefits

Nutritional advantages of this recipe

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 24g
  • Fat: 18g