Vegan Crustless Pizza Bowl

The Vegan Crustless Pizza Bowl is just incredible for vegans to consume. The ingredients are all plant-based and easily present. Prepare this amazing recipe in only 30 minutes. You can also easily customize this Vegan Crustless Pizza Bowl by changing the ingredients to your liking. Prepare this for movie nights, occasions, events, family dinners, gatherings, or for lunch. This recipe can provide you with the classic pizza feel in one bowl, without the heavy pizza crust. We include different vegetables to give this bowl more color and nutrition. If you are a vegan and want to eat something fulfilling for the day, this recipe can work just fine. This pizza bowl becomes cheesy and saucy once we bake it.

STATS:

• Number of calories: 280 kcal
• Prep duration: 10 minutes
• Cook duration: 20 minutes
• Total duration: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: Italian-inspired
• Course: Main
• Diet: Vegan
• Portion size: 1 bowl
• Serving: 1

EQUIPMENT:

• Spoon
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Non-stick pan
• Oven-safe bowl

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup cauliflower florets (small)
• Half a cup of zucchini (sliced)
• ½ cup chopped bell peppers
• Quarter cup sliced red onion
• ½ cup mushrooms (sliced)
• Half cup firm tofu (cubed)
• ½ cup vegan pizza sauce
• Quarter cup mozzarella-style cheese (vegan, shredded)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• Red chili flakes (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CAULIFLOWER:

• This is the main component for this pizza bowl, as it will give the dish some volume and make it satisfying to eat. You may also utilize broccoli florets for substitution.

ZUCCHINI:

• Zucchini can add a bit of sweetness to the recipe. It also provides the dish with moisture. Using spinach or yellow squash is also an option.

BELL PEPPERS:

• Bell peppers are sweet, and they also give a crunchy element to the dish. The colors look great in the pizza bowl when we include bell peppers. For substitution, use cherry tomatoes.

MUSHROOMS:

• Using mushrooms in the pizza bowl provides a feeling of eating meat. For an alternative, use jackfruit.

TOFU:

• When we include this in the pizza bowl, it makes it satisfying and fulfilling to consume. Another option to use instead of this is vegan sausage crumbles.

VEGAN PIZZA SAUCE:

• This makes the pizza bowl taste classic. For substitution, make a tomato sauce at home.

VEGAN CHEESE:

• It provides the classic cheesiness in the pizza bowl. You may also utilize cashew cream drizzle.

SEASONINGS & OLIVE OIL:

• The seasonings make the pizza bowl taste better, whereas the olive oil is useful in cooking the ingredients.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The oven needs preheating at a temperature of 190°C.
2. Use a pan to warm up the oil and place the tofu in it for pan-frying.
3. Place it on a side and then take the oven-safe bowl.
4. Include cauliflower, mushrooms, onion, bell peppers, & zucchini in it.
5. Lastly, include pizza sauce, tofu, & the seasonings.
6. Make sure to mix them thoroughly.
7. On top of all the ingredients, include vegan cheese.
8. The baking time for this pizza bowl is 20 minutes.
9. Let it rest for some time after baking, then enjoy your pizza bowl.

TIPS:

• Place the vegan pizza sauce in a decent amount. You do not want a liquidy pizza bowl.
• You can pan-fry the veggies to make them a bit crunchy.
• Improve the richness of the dish by using smoked tofu in the pizza bowl.
• You may also use olives to enhance the pizza flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can pair this up with some salad.
• To make this a more fulfilling meal, have it with some roasted potatoes.
• Take some vegan garlic bread and have this pizza bowl along with it.
• If you prefer spiciness, add some hot sauce as well.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Storage limit is three days. Use a tight box to keep the dish inside it.

FREEZER:

• Do not place the vegan cheese; place the dish without it for one month.

FAQs:

Does this pizza bowl have low carbs?

• There is no pizza crust in this recipe, so yes, it is low in carbs.

Is it fine to omit oil?

• You can skip the use of oil and only use water in its place.

Will it be fine to make this pizza bowl beforehand?

• This recipe is good for meal prep.

What are some good pizza bowl topping suggestions?

• Vegan pepperoni, jalapenos, and olives will work great.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 7 grams

Total fat: 12 g

Iron: 3.5 grams

Portion size: 2 cups

Serving: 1

Protein: 18 g

Total carbs: 22 grams

Net carbs: 15 g

Calories: 280 kcal

Calcium: 180 g

Vitamin A: 3,200 IU

Sodium: 620 grams

Potassium: 620 grams