Home-made, Plant-based Pizza Recipe

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Why Make Pizza at Home?

I’ve always loved pizza—it’s one of those foods I truly enjoy. But since most pizzas are loaded with milk-based cheese, and I prefer sticking to plant-based foods, I decided to try making a plant-based version at home. To my surprise, it turned out really well! The best part about making pizza at home is having full control over the ingredients—you can keep it nutritious, skip unhealthy additives, and still make it delicious. Plus, it’s such a fun and creative activity. This recipe uses a simple dough, creamy plant-based cheese, flavorful homemade pizza sauce, and fresh toppings to bring together a mouthwatering plant-based pizza from scratch. So, let’s get started!

Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 3-4 garlic cloves (in minimal oil)
  • 1/2 cup fresh tomato purée
  • 1 tbs shakkar (any healthy sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Method

  1. Heat a pan with minimal oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
  2. Add the fresh tomato purée and let it simmer.
  3. Stir in shakkar, vinegar, salt, oregano, and chili flakes.
  4. Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes a rich, flavorful sauce.

Cashew Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup soaked cashews
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3–4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oil

Method

  1. Add soaked cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and oil to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Dough Making

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tbsp soy curd (optional)
  • Mixture:
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp oil

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. In a small bowl, mix baking soda, baking powder, and oil, then add this to the flour mixture.
  3. Add soy curd and knead into a soft dough.
  4. Cover and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before rolling into a base.

Assemble & Bake

Toppings (your favourite veggies):

  • Onion
  • Bell peppers
  • Tofu
  • Mushrooms
  • Corns

Steps

  1. Roll out the dough into a pizza base and place it on a baking tray.
  2. Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce.
  3. Add a layer of creamy cashew cheese.
  4. Top with sliced onions, bell peppers, tofu, and mushrooms.
  5. Preheat the oven to 200°C on convection mode (both rods on).
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked.

And it's ready!

Once baked, let the pizza cool for a minute before slicing. The combination of the crisp crust, rich sauce, creamy cheese, and fresh toppings makes every bite absolutely delightful. With this recipe, the dough quantity is perfect for one medium-sized pizza, while the amount of cheese and pizza sauce you prepare can be used to make up to three pizzas—so you’ll always have some ready for the next round.

This homemade pizza is proof that healthy eating doesn’t mean compromising on taste. It’s a perfect meal to share with loved ones or enjoy all by yourself. Give it a try and experience the magic of homemade goodness!


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