Vegetable-Based Pizza Doughs: Easy And Delicious Recipes (Suitable For Vegans)

Pizza can also be plant-based, healthy and surprisingly delicious. Beyond the classic flour dough, vegetables become the perfect base for creating homemade pizzas, full of flavour and creativity. Cauliflower, carrot, broccoli or beetroot, among other flavours, not only provide colour and nutrients, but also different textures that transform this icon of Italian cuisine into a modern and accessible plant-based proposal. Easy to prepare at home and suitable for vegans, these doughs prove that eating well doesn't mean giving up pleasure. A new way to enjoy pizza, lighter and more conscious, without losing an ounce of enjoyment.

Cauliflower Pizza Dough

Light, neutral and very versatile, cauliflower batter is the perfect option for those looking for a soft base that leaves all the leading role to the toppings. Its crunchy texture on the outside and tender on the inside makes it one of the most popular vegetable alternatives for preparing pizza at home. Easy to work with and low in carbohydrates, it is ideal for a lighter version of the Italian classic without sacrificing the satisfaction of good dough.

Recipe

Ingredients:

1 small cauliflower

2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed

5 tablespoons of water

2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast

1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional spices: oregano or garlic powder

Preparation:

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200 ºC.

Step 2
Grind the cauliflower to a rice-like texture.

Step 3
Steam for 5—7 minutes and let it warm.

Step 4
Place the cooked cauliflower on a clean cloth and squeeze very well to remove excess water.

Step 5
Mix the flax with the water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it gels.

Step 6
In a bowl, combine the drained cauliflower, hydrated flax, nutritional yeast, oil, salt and spices.

Step 7
Spread the dough on baking paper to form a thin disc.

Step 8
Bake 20 minutes, turn over and bake an additional 5—10 minutes until golden brown.

Step 9
Add toppings and bake again before serving.

Beetroot Pizza Dough

Intense colour and slightly sweet taste: the beetroot mass is as showy as it is surprising. This vegetable base provides an original touch to pizza, as well as extra nutrients and juiciness. Perfect for creative combinations, it is an ideal option for those looking to break the conventional and turn pizza into an experience that is as aesthetic as it is delicious.

Recipe

Ingredients:

2 medium cooked beets

3 tablespoons of chickpea flour

2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed

5 tablespoons of water

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Salt to taste

Dried thyme or rosemary (optional)

Preparation:

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200 ºC.

Step 2
Grind the beets into a fine puree.

Step 3
Mix the linen with the water and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 4
In a bowl, combine the beetroot puree with hydrated flax, chickpea flour, oil, salt and herbs.

Step 5
Spread the dough on baking paper, smoothing it well with a spatula.

Step 6
Bake for 25 minutes until firm.

Step 7
Turn over and bake 5 more minutes for a crispier base.

Step 8
Add the chosen ingredients and bake again before serving.

Carrot Pizza Dough

Sweet, aromatic and easy to prepare, carrot dough is a balanced and very accessible alternative for beginners in vegetable pizzas. Its mild flavour matches perfectly with fresh ingredients and spices, resulting in a tasty and comforting base. An ideal option for the whole family and for those looking for a healthy homemade pizza without complications.

Recipe

Ingredients:

3 medium carrots

3 tablespoons of oatmeal

2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed

5 tablespoons of water

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Salt and nutmeg or cumin to taste

Preparation:

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200 ºC.

Step 2
Finely grate the carrots.

Step 3
Steam them for 5 minutes and let them cool.

Step 4
Drain well by pressing with a cloth to remove excess liquid.

Step 5
Mix the linen with the water and let it sit.

Step 6
In a bowl, combine carrot, hydrated flax, oatmeal, oil, salt and spices.

Step 7
Spread the dough on baking paper to form a uniform disc.

Step 8
Bake 20—25 minutes until golden and consistent.

Step 9
Add toppings and bake for a few more minutes before serving.

Broccoli Pizza Dough

More intense in flavour and with a powerful nutritional profile, broccoli crust is perfect for those looking for a vegetable pizza with character. Its firm texture makes it a consistent base, ideal for generous toppings. An original proposal that demonstrates that vegetables can also be protagonists in creative and plant-based cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients:

1 small broccoli

3 tablespoons of chickpea flour

2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed

5 tablespoons of water

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Salt and Pepper

Garlic powder or oregano (optional)

Preparation:

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200 ºC.

Step 2
Grind broccoli until a fine texture is obtained.

Step 3
Steam for 5 minutes and let it warm.

Step 4
Drain very well with a clean cloth to remove moisture.

Step 5
Mix the linen with the water and let it sit.

Step 6
In a bowl, combine broccoli, hydrated flax, chickpea flour, oil, salt and spices.

Step 7
Spread the dough on baking paper, compacting it well.

Step 8
Bake 25 minutes, turn over and bake 5 more minutes.

Step 9
Add toppings and bake again before serving.

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