Vegetarian Biltong Pizza

Satisfy your pizza cravings with a creative twist by trying this Vegetarian Biltong Pizza, a delicious fusion of bold flavors and vibrant textures. This recipe pairs a classic crispy pizza base with layers of rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and the star ingredient—sliced vegetarian biltong, a plant-based alternative to the beloved South African snack that adds a savory, smoky depth. Enhanced with colorful toppings like sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and briny black olives, this pizza is finished with a sprinkle of oregano and fresh basil for a fragrant, herbaceous kick. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s ready in just 35 minutes and will delight vegetarians and adventurous eaters alike. Serve as a main dish or cut into smaller slices for an impressive party appetizer—this unique take on pizza is bound to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made base or homemade base Pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 100 grams, sliced Vegetarian biltong
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
• 1 small, thinly sliced Bell pepper
• 10 halved Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup, sliced Black olives
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 5 fresh leaves, torn Basil leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).

Step 2

Place the pizza base on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3

Brush the pizza base with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base, leaving about a 1cm border.

Step 5

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce.

Step 6

Distribute the vegetarian biltong slices evenly over the cheese.

Step 7

Arrange the red onions, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes over the pizza.

Step 8

Scatter the sliced black olives over the top.

Step 9

Sprinkle oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the pizza toppings.

Step 10

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the assembled pizza.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.

Step 13

Garnish with torn basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Step 14

Enjoy your unique Vegetarian Biltong Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(765.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1380.1

Total Fat 69.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 73.5mg	0%
Sodium 3796.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 83.7g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 971.2mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1233.6mg	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: 45.7%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 29.9%