Vegan Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza
From start to finish, you could have Vegan Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza made in about 30 minutes! It's the perfect option for a weeknight dinner or an informal gathering. This Pesto Pizza tastes amazing with it's fusion of pesto, vegan mozzarella, sauce and roasted peppers. It's easy to see why this pizza can become a family favorite or the pizza you crave!
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz store-bought or homemade pizza dough
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store bought or homemade)
- 1/3 cup vegan pizza sauce
- 1 jar or store-bought roasted red bell peppers (or 2 homemade roasted red bell peppers sliced or chopped into 1/2 inch pieces.)
- 1/2 cup vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
- red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your pizza dough package or to 450°F (232°C) if using homemade dough. Place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. If you're using a pizza stone, you can transfer the dough onto parchment paper to make transferring to the hot stone easier.
- Spread a layer of vegan pizza sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Next, add your toppings: Spread a generous layer of dollops of vegan pesto over the pizza sauce. Then add the roasted red bell peppers and mozzarella cheese.
- If you like some heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the toppings.
- Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper if using) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the toppings are cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor and freshness.Slice and serve your delicious Vegan Pesto and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pizza