The 25-Minute Vegan Pizza Hack: Get Pizzeria-Style Crispy Crust at Home!
Say goodbye to soggy bottoms and boring weeknight dinners! This Quick Vegan Veggie Pizza is your new favorite way to get a crispy, pizzeria-style crust right at home in just 25 minutes.
Loaded with fresh, vibrant toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, this recipe proves you don’t need cheese or meat for big, satisfying flavour.
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Details
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 (makes 6 slices)
Ingredients
Pizza Base
1 ball Pizza Dough (at room temperature; e.g., Trader Joe’s, homemade, or store-bought)
Extra-virgin Olive Oil (for pan)
1 tablespoon Cornmeal (for pan)
½ cup Pizza Sauce
Toppings
1 cup Baby Bella Mushrooms (thinly sliced)
1 Green Bell Pepper (cut into rings)
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
¼ Red Onion (thinly sliced)
¼ cup Black Olives (sliced)
Optional Finishes
Fresh Basil
Oregano
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven and Pan
Place a baking sheet, pizza pan, or cast iron skillet inside the oven.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). The pan must be hot to ensure the bottom crust becomes crispy (Crust Hack!).
2. Prepare the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape (large circle, oval, or rectangle).
3. Prepare the Pan
Carefully remove the hot pizza pan from the oven using oven mitts.
Add olive oil and coarse cornmeal to the hot pan (this prevents sticking and adds crunch).
Transfer the rolled dough to the prepared pan.
4. Assemble the Pizza
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
Arrange all the vegetable toppings (mushrooms, pepper rings, tomatoes, red onion, and olives) in an even layer over the sauce. (Tip: Keep veggies sliced thin so they cook evenly.)
5. Bake
Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown around the edges and the vegetables appear tender.
6. Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven.
Sprinkle with fresh basil, oregano, and/or vegan Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Cut into 6 slices and serve immediately.
Notes & Tips
Crispy Crust Hack: Preheating the pan is the secret to avoiding soggy pizza and achieving that pizzeria-style crunch.
Topping Prep: For extra flavor, you can toss the sliced vegetables lightly in a small amount of olive oil and a pinch of salt before layering them on the dough.
Dough Options: Store-bought dough is an excellent time-saver! Look for fresh dough in the refrigerated or freezer section of your grocery store.
Storage: Leftover slices store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To restore the crispy crust when reheating, use a hot skillet (avoid the microwave
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