Vegan Cashew Cheese Pizza
Indulge in the deliciousness of a Vegan Cashew Cheese Pizza, perfect for a cozy night in or a casual gathering with friends. This dairy-free and plant-based pizza is bursting with flavor and is sure to satisfy your pizza cravings!
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, salt, onion powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy to make the cashew cheese.
- Spread the marinara sauce over the pre-made pizza crust.
- Evenly spread the cashew cheese over the marinara sauce.
- Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and black olives.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
- Slice and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Baking sheet Blender Measuring cups and spoons Spatula
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Vegan Cashew Cheese Pizza with a side of fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza crust for 5-7 minutes before adding the toppings.
Cost
$15