How to Make Vegan Pizza Margherita - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic Italian dishes, few are as iconic as the Pizza Margherita. This simple yet delicious pizza is a staple of Italian cuisine, and for good reason. With its fresh ingredients and bold flavors, it's a dish that has stood the test of time and continues to be a favorite for many. But what about those who follow a vegan diet? Can they enjoy the rich flavors of a traditional Pizza Margherita without compromising their dietary choices? The answer is a resounding yes, thanks to ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 5 cups cauliflower florets
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup cashews
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ cup basil leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 43 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup water and flaxseed meal together in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until fall-apart tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Let cool, at least 10 minutes.
  • Grind oats, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder together in a food processor until flourlike in texture.
  • Place cooled cauliflower in a fine cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Add pressed cauliflower to the bowl with the flaxseed-water mixture and stir well. Stir in the oat mixture. Form dough into a ball and place onto the lined baking sheet.
  • Press dough ball down into a circle. Lay a sheet of parchment on top and roll dough flat using a rolling pin to about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is set, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; leave oven on.
  • Place cashews into a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Puree boiled cashews, 1 1/4 cups fresh water, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder in a blender. Pour puree into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, and black pepper. Simmer marinara sauce until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Fill blender halfway with marinara sauce. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a bowl. Repeat with any remaining marinara sauce.
  • Spread marinara sauce over the cauliflower crust; top with the 'mozzarella cheese' and add cherry tomatoes.
  • Bake in the hot oven until sauce is bubbling and crust is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Top with basil.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 1518mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 74mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 948mg