High Protein Veggie Delight Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings with this nutrient-packed High Protein Veggie Delight Pizza, a gluten-free, vegan-friendly option that's as delicious as it is wholesome! Featuring a gluten-free crust topped with a creamy hummus or white bean spread, this pizza is layered with fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crispy bell peppers, red onions, and hearty mushrooms. The real protein punch comes from tender cooked lentils and a sprinkling of nutritional yeast, delivering a cheesy, umami-rich flavor without the dairy. Finished with melty vegan mozzarella, olive oil, and a dash of garlic powder and oregano, this colorful creation bakes to perfection in just 12 minutes. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, this high-protein veggie pizza is packed with plant-based goodness and flavor in every bite. Serve hot and pair with a crisp salad or your favorite beverage for a guilt-free feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 8-inch crust Gluten-free pizza crust
• 0.5 cup Hummus or white bean spread (for base sauce)
• 1 cup Spinach leaves, fresh
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Mushrooms, sliced
• 0.5 cup Cooked lentils
• 0.5 cup Vegan mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Place the gluten-free pizza crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a pizza stone.

Step 3

Spread the hummus or white bean spread evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 4

Layer the spinach leaves over the hummus base.

Step 5

Evenly distribute the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, red onion slices, and mushrooms on top of the spinach layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the cooked lentils evenly across the pizza for an extra boost of plant-based protein.

Step 7

Add vegan mozzarella cheese evenly over the vegetables and lentils.

Step 8

Sprinkle nutritional yeast across the pizza for a cheesy, umami-packed flavor.

Step 9

Drizzle olive oil over the top and finish with dried oregano, garlic powder, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

Step 10

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegan cheese is melted and the edges of the crust are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two before slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your High Protein Veggie Delight Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(932.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1450.8

Total Fat 59.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2301.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 42.0g	0%

Vitamin D 7IU	0%
Calcium 867.6mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 2004.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 50.4%