Name: Vegan Margherita Pizza with Sweet Potato Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups (400g) sweet potato puree; 2 cups (170g) chickpea flour; 1 tbsp ground chia or flax seeds; 1 tsp baking powder; Dried basil, oregano, and herbs, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; ⅔ cup (85g) raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes then drained; ½ cup (120g) dairy-free milk or vegetable stock; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 tsp onion powder or garlic powder; ½ tsp white miso paste (optional for umami flavor); ¼ cup (55g) tomato paste; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced; ¼ cup fresh basil leaves; Extra virgin olive oil, as desired; Salt and pepper, to taste; Chilli flakes (optional)

Ingredients

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2 cups (400g) sweet potato puree
2 cups (170g) chickpea flour
1 tbsp ground chia or flax seeds
1 tsp baking powder
Dried basil, oregano, and herbs, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
⅔ cup (85g) raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes then drained
½ cup (120g) dairy-free milk or vegetable stock
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp onion powder or garlic powder
½ tsp white miso paste (optional for umami flavor)
¼ cup (55g) tomato paste
2 tbsp water
1 tsp dried oregano
2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil, as desired
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chilli flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Combine sweet potato puree, chickpea flour, chia or flax seeds, baking powder, herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Spread the mixture onto lined baking trays, shaping it into two circles.
Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 7-10 minutes.
Blend soaked cashews, dairy-free milk or vegetable stock, nutritional yeast, onion or garlic powder, white miso paste, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Whisk together tomato paste, water, dried oregano, onion or garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Spread the pizza sauce over the baked crust, layer sliced tomatoes, and dollop cashew cheese sauce on top.
Bake the pizza for an additional 10-15 minutes; optionally broil for a crispy finish.
Finish with fresh basil, olive oil, and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.

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Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
Feel free to experiment with additional toppings like bell peppers or spinach.

Author: Alejandro
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Calories: 230
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 280
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 1
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 5
Protein: 7
Cholesterol: 0