Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust

 

 

The vegan garlic & spinach white Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust is a nutritious pizza. This vegetable pizza is a good option for anyone who wants to consume a satisfying meal without having any non-vegan ingredients. This pizza is a vegan version of the classic white pizza. Prepare this pizza easily in forty minutes. We use creamy white sauce with vegan cottage cheese and cashews without including any dairy products. Olive oil, garlic, and fresh spinach make up the topping of this delicious pizza. The vegan garlic & spinach white Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust is a perfect dish for vegans without any guilt of consuming non-vegan ingredients.

STATS:

• Caloric count: 265 kcal
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
• Prep duration: Fifteen minutes
• Total time: 40 minutes
• Course: Main
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 8 slices

EQUIPMENT:

• Oven
• Rubber spatula
• Skillet
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Blender

INGREDIENTS:

COTTAGE CHEESE CRUST:

• 1 ½ cups vegan cottage cheese
• One cup oat flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Half teaspoon garlic powder
• One tbsp cornstarch
• Half a teaspoon of onion powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Two tablespoon nutritional yeast
• ½ tsp salt
• Half tsp baking powder

VEGAN WHITE SAUCE:

• One cup cottage cheese (vegan)
• 2 tbsp cashew butter
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 garlic cloves
• One tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup plant milk
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

GARLIC & SPINACH TOPPING:

• Two cups of spinach (fresh)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Three minced garlic cloves

INGREDIENT NOTES:

VEGAN COTTAGE CHEESE:

• Vegan cottage cheese not only provides moisture to the crust but also to the sauce. Utilize vegan Greek yogurt for an alternative.

OAT FLOUR:

• Oat flour is helpful in keeping the pizza crust gluten-free and also gives structure to the pizza. Utilize almond flour as a substitute.

NUTRITIONAL YEAST:

• Nutritional yeast not only helps in improving the depth of the pizza but also provides a cheesy taste. Utilize vegan parmesan as a substitute.

CASHEW BUTTER:

• This butter is useful in creating a creamy texture in the white sauce.

SPINACH:

• Spinach gives an earthy feeling and includes colors and nutrients in the pizza. Use kale as a substitute option.

OLIVE OIL:

• We use olive oil to pan-fry the veggies and also improve the richness of the flavor. Use avocado oil as a substitute option.

INSTRUCTIONS:

PREPARE THE CRUST:

1. Warm your oven to 220°C.
2. Take the parchment paper and spread it over the baking sheet.
3. Mix together seasonings, baking powder, cornstarch, oil, yeast, flour, and cottage cheese.
4. We mix these components with each other to make a thick dough.
5. Make a rectangular or round shape, about ¼-½ inch thick, after putting it over the parchment.
6. For about 15 minutes, bake it till it turns light golden.

PREPARING THE WHITE SAUCE:

1. Take a blender.
2. Blend all the ingredients.
3. Adjust the consistency by including plant milk accordingly.

PREPARE THE TOPPING:

1. Take a skillet and warm up olive oil in it.
2. Sauté garlic in the skillet for thirty seconds.
3. Include spinach and cook it till it becomes wilted.
4. Finish off by adding chilli flakes, pepper, and salt.

ASSEMBLE:

1. On top of the baked crust, pour and spread the white sauce.
2. Now add the mixture of garlic and spinach.
3. Then bake again for about ten minutes till the edges are golden.
4. Cool down the pizza before you slice it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can top off this pizza with fresh basil.
• Including cherry tomatoes or roasted mushrooms is also another option.

TIPS:

• To achieve a crisper texture of the crust, you can bake it for a longer time.
• Avoid crowding of toppings on the pizza, since it may make the pizza soggy.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You can store the pizza slices in a tight box for three to four days.

FREEZER:

• To freeze, use airtight bags to store for two months. For ten to twelve minutes, heat again at 190°C.

FAQs:

Is it fine to utilize frozen spinach?

• You can utilize it, but defrost it and remove excess moisture.

Does this pizza recipe contain high protein levels?

• Yes, the vegan cottage cheese that we use in this recipe makes the sauce and crust protein-rich.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 265 kcal

Net carbs: 21 grams

Iron: 2.1 milligrams

Total carbs: 26 grams

Vitamin A: 2100 IU

Fiber: 5 grams

Calcium: 145 milligrams

Protein: 16 grams

Serving size: 1 slice

Sodium: 285 milligrams

Serving: 8 slices

Potassium: 310 milligrams