Dairy-Free Pesto Pizza
Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner with this vibrant Dairy-Free Pesto Pizza! Bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this recipe features a creamy, herbaceous pesto made from basil, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast for that cheesy flavor without the dairy. Topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, and peppery arugula, this pizza is both satisfying and packed with nutrients. The crispy golden crust provides the perfect base for a quick and flavorful meal that’s completely plant-based. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a delightful twist on classic pesto pizza, perfect for anyone looking for a dairy-free, vegan-friendly option. Get ready to indulge in a pizza that’s as guilt-free as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 store-bought dough ball or homemade Pizza dough
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cups Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 thinly sliced Red onion
- 1 cup Arugula
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C), and place a pizza stone or a baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
Step 2
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it reaches your desired thickness.
Step 3
To prepare the dairy-free pesto sauce, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 4
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.
Step 5
Spread an even layer of the dairy-free pesto sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Step 6
Top the pesto with halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 7
Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Step 8
Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Step 9
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Top with fresh arugula for added flavor and crunch.
Step 10
Slice the pizza into pieces and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (555.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1589.4 |
| Total Fat 138.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1870.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.9g | |
| Protein 24.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 149.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1069.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories