Celebrate the vibrancy of the new season with the fresh springtime flavors in this vegan arugula pizza. A fusion of sweet pears, peppery arugula and aromatic basil layered atop a gluten-free crust, makes for a light meal that’s both effortless and nutritious. Vegan cheese adds a luscious, mellow touch, and every slice blooms with bright and welcoming flavor.
Vegan Pear & Arugula Pizza
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 307 kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1 Tbsp. oregano
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 Tbsp. flaxseed meal or chia seeds
- 5 Tbsp. water
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 Tbsp. water only if dough is too dry to roll into ball
Topping
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese
- 1 pear thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup fresh basil torn
Optional
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F.
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In medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, salt and oregano.
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In separate small bowl, add water to flaxseed meal or chia seeds. Stir well and let sit for 3 minutes to form gel-like “egg.”
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Add ACV, oil and “egg” to flour mixture and mix well. Using hands, roll dough into ball.
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Onto baking sheet or into round pizza pan, press and shape crust dough.
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Onto crust, brush olive oil and layer vegan cheese, pears and pine nuts, if using.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until desired crispness.
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Remove from oven and add arugula and basil. Bake another 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Pear & Arugula Pizza
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 159mg7%
Potassium 194mg6%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 313IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 273mg27%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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