The Vegan Garlic & Spinach White Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust is tasty. It has 320-350 calories per serving and takes 45 minutes to make. You may serve your dish at parties, festivals, lunches, birthdays, feasts, events, functions, or dinners. It contains firm tofu, soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, olive oil, chickpea flour, garlic powder, salt, baking powder, unsweetened soy milk, flour, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, spinach, mushrooms, vegan parmesan, and black pepper. Pair your pizza with lemon cucumber salad, arugula walnut salad, roasted herb potatoes, or herb flatbread. You may keep your dish for four days in the refrigerator. This Vegan Garlic & Spinach White Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust is not difficult to make, as the instructions are easy.
STATS:
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Calories: 320-350 kcal
- Course: Main
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 6 slices
- Prep time: 20 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking paper
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Sauce pan
- Baking tray
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Blender
INGREDIENTS:
VEGAN COTTAGE CHEESE CRUST:
- 1 cup crumbled firm tofu
- half cup soaked cashews
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Two tbsp olive oil
- Half tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour
- One tsp garlic powder
SAUCE:
- ¾ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Two tbsp flour
- Three minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and black pepper
TOPPINGS:
- 2 cups spinach
- Half cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- One tbsp vegan parmesan
- Black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
FIRM TOFU:
- This is the basic structure of your crust that provides a soft, creamy base to the pizza. You may use silken tofu for a more moist crust or paneer-style vegan tofu for a chewier texture.
CASHEWS:
- Cashews provide richness and bind the crust together. Without cashews, your crust will feel dry or flat. Use sunflower seeds as another option.
CHICKPEA FLOUR:
- It holds the shape of your crust and gives a nutty taste. Chickpea flour is important to make your crust sliceable. You may use oat flour or almond flour as per your preference.
UNSWEETENED SOY MILK:
- It is naturally creamy and high in protein, which creates a smooth Alfredo-style sauce. Use oat milk for a less thick sauce or almond milk for a thinner sauce as per your preference.
MUSHROOMS:
- Mushrooms give meaty, savory depth to your pizza. They absorb garlic sauce & improve the restaurant-style taste. We may replace it with zucchini or onions as per your choice.
VEGAN PARMESAN CHEESE:
- We use this to include a cheesy layer on top of your pizza. It improves your white sauce and gives an authentic pizza feel. You may use ground cashews with salt as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will blend tofu, cashews, olive oil, salt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, chickpea flour, and baking powder to make a thick dough.
- We will place parchment on your tray and form a pizza base shape on it.
- Then bake your dough for 18 minutes at 180°C.
- Now, warm olive oil in a pan and cook the garlic lightly.
- You will mix flour and soy milk while stirring.
- Cook your mixture to make it thick and creamy, then include black pepper, nutritional yeast, and salt in it.
- We will spread sauce on your crust and top with mushrooms, olive oil, chili flakes, spinach, & vegan parmesan cheese.
- Lastly, bake your pizza for 10 minutes and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Lemon cucumber salad
- Arugula walnut salad
- Tomato basil salad
SOUPS:
- Creamy tomato soup
- Garlic mushroom soup
- Vegan potato soup
SIDES:
- Roasted herb potatoes
- Grilled vegetables
- Lemon quinoa bowl
BREADS:
- Garlic breadsticks
- Vegan focaccia
- Herb flatbread
TIPS:
- You will use well-drained tofu for a better texture of the crust.
- Let your pizza rest before serving.
- We will include spinach at last for fresh color.
- You should not cook garlic too much, so it does not get bitter.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your dish in the box for four days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze your meal for 30 days.
FAQs:
Can I replace soy milk with almond milk?
- Yes, but your sauce will get thinner.
Should I make my crust early?
- Yes, you may bake and store your crust one day before.
Is my pizza high in protein?
- Yes, it has tofu, soy milk, and cashews that give high protein to your meal.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 19 grams
Total carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 16 g
Iron: 3.6 milligrams
Calcium: 210 mg
Sodium: 340 milligrams
Potassium: 440 mg
Vitamin A: 2400 IU
Calories: 335 kcal
