Vegan Margherita Pizza
A deliciously fresh vegan take on the classic Margherita pizza, topped with ripe tomatoes, basil, and a creamy cashew cheese.
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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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Medium
Difficulty
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
250Calories
8gProtein
35gCarbs
10gFat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cashews (soaked for 4 hours and drained)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
Follow these steps for perfect results
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle the cashew cheese over the tomato sauce.
- Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cashew cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil before slicing and serving.
Health Benefits
Nutritional advantages of this recipe
- Packed with vitamins and antioxidants from fresh tomatoes.
- High in fiber to support digestive health.
- Rich in healthy fats from cashews for heart health.
- Dairy-free alternative that is easier on the stomach.