Vegetarian Homemade Beef Pizza

Indulge in the ultimate plant-based delight with this Vegetarian Homemade "Beef" Pizza, a savory twist on a classic favorite that’s sure to impress! Featuring a crispy, golden crust brushed with garlicky olive oil, it’s loaded with rich pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and a medley of vibrant veggies like bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and black olives. The star of the show? Hearty vegetarian "beef" crumbles that deliver all the comforting flavors of traditional beef pizza with a meat-free twist. Perfectly seasoned with oregano, salt, and pepper, this pizza is finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil for a fragrant, gourmet touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Satisfy your pizza cravings guilt-free with this easy vegetarian masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 store-bought ball or homemade recipe Pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Vegetarian 'beef' crumbles
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 medium Bell pepper, sliced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, sliced
• 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
• 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or a baking sheet inside to heat up.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape of approximately 12 inches in diameter.

Step 3

Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic. Brush this mixture evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough's edges.

Step 5

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border uncovered for the crust.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring an even distribution.

Step 7

Scatter the vegetarian 'beef' crumbles across the pizza, followed by the sliced bell pepper, red onion, mushrooms, and black olives.

Step 8

Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper on top of the vegetables and plant-based crumbles.

Step 9

Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.

Step 10

Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted and browned lightly.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a cutting board.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving the pizza.

Step 13

Enjoy your delicious Vegetarian Homemade 'Beef' Pizza with friends and family!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1261.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1536.3

Total Fat 78.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 88mg	0%
Sodium 5534.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 88.9g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 1168.9mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 3268.6mg	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: 43.8%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 34.1%