Vegan Pepperoni Topping for Pizza

Transform your homemade pizza into a plant-based masterpiece with this flavorful Vegan Pepperoni Topping! Crafted from protein-rich vital wheat gluten and seasoned with bold spices like smoked paprika, fennel, and red pepper flakes, this recipe delivers the robust, savory taste of classic pepperoni without any animal products. A touch of liquid smoke and soy sauce enhances the umami depth, while chickpea flour and nutritional yeast add richness to the dough. Perfectly baked and sliced into thin rounds, this vegan pepperoni is ideal for layering on your favorite pizza crust or even as a snack on its own. Ready in just an hour, this versatile topping is a must-try for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking to elevate their pizza game with cruelty-free ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons Chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.75 cup Vegetable broth, warm

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a large sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper for wrapping the vegan pepperoni dough.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, ground fennel seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, and ground coriander. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 3

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, soy sauce, liquid smoke, olive oil, and vegetable broth until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon or your hands until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes to develop texture and elasticity.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a log roughly 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Wrap the log tightly in the aluminum foil or parchment paper, twisting the ends to seal it securely.

Step 6

Place the wrapped log onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping it halfway through for even cooking.

Step 7

Remove the pepperoni from the oven and let it cool completely before unwrapping. Once cooled, slice it thinly into rounds for topping your pizza.

Step 8

Use the slices immediately on your pizza, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(530.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1161.2

Total Fat 21.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1980.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 184.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418.8mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 1338.0mg	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: 16.3%

Protein: 62.6%

Carbs: 21.1%