Vegan Pizza Recipe
BBQ Jackfruit, vegan mozzarella, red onion, house made marinara
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Ingredients
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Pizza Base
BBQ Jackfruit
Toppings
Method
Pizza Base
- 1
Prepare the Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until it forms a dough.
- 3
Knead and Rise
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot when you bake the pizza.
BBQ Jackfruit
- 5
Prepare the Jackfruit
Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Remove the core and seeds, then shred the jackfruit with your fingers or a fork.
- 6
Cook the Jackfruit
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded jackfruit, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add BBQ Sauce
Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir well. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until heated through and slightly caramelized.
Assembling the Pizza
- 8
Roll out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread the house-made marinara sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 10
Top with BBQ Jackfruit
Evenly distribute the BBQ jackfruit mixture over the marinara sauce.
- 11
Add Cheese and Onions
Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella cheese on top and add thinly sliced red onion.
- 12
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
- 13
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.
