Vegan Taco Pizza

The Vegan Taco Pizza is a delicious dinner. It prepares quickly in only thirty minutes, so we don’t have to spend much time. All the ingredients that are required to prepare this pizza are vegan and easily present in the home or pantry. This recipe is customizable. We can easily add the preferred ingredients to prepare this pizza. This Vegan Taco Pizza is great for hosting vegan-friendly celebrations and family gatherings, as it is vegan, so we can easily use it for various diets.  Pizza stores well, so it is perfect for meal prep purposes as well. Utilize gluten-free flour like almond or any seed flour if you have a gluten allergy.

STATS:

• Number of calories: 290 kcal
• Prep duration: 15 minutes
• Portion size: 1 slice
• Cook duration: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
• Total duration: 30 minutes
• Course: Dinner or Lunch
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 8

EQUIPMENT:

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Spatula
• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Pizza pan

INGREDIENTS:

PIZZA:

• One ready-made pizza crust
• 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese
• One cup shredded lettuce
• ¼ cup chopped onions
• Half cup diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup salsa

VEGAN TACO MEAT:

• 1 cup cooked lentils
• One tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup water
• Taco seasoning

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PIZZA CRUST:

• The pizza crust is the main thing, as we have to place all the toppings over the crust. Utilize the cauliflower crust, gluten-free crust, or whole-wheat crust instead.

VEGAN MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• You do not require dairy products. Vegan mozzarella can melt perfectly on top of the crust. This mozzarella cheese melts like the dairy one and provides the same feel. We use alternatives like cashew cheese or vegan cheddar.

LENTILS:

• Use the lentils to add the meaty taste and texture instead of meat in this vegan pizza. It also contains a lot of protein. We can also use tofu crumbs, chickpeas, or black beans as a substitute.

TACO SEASONING:

• We use the taco seasoning to provide the taste of regular taco pizza. It helps to enrich the pizza taste.

LETTUCE:

• Add the lettuce to include the crunchy taste in this pizza. It helps to provide a nice taste. Use the spinach as an alternative to prepare this pizza.

TOMATOES:

• Utilize tomatoes to provide the juiciness in this pizza. You can also use the cherry tomatoes in their place.

ONIONS:

• You can use the onions to provide the sharp taste and crunchiness. Red onion is also a great alternative.

SALSA:

• Include the salsa to boost the pizza’s taste. It also helps to include the moisture content. Use the hot sauce instead to make it spicier.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat your oven to 220°C.
2. Take a pizza pan and place the crust over the pan.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet.
4. Put lentils in oil along with taco seasoning and water.
5. Cook for 4 minutes till it gets thick.
6. Now we pour the salsa on the pizza crust and distribute it uniformly.
7. Include the thick mixture from the skillet over the cheese and spread uniformly.
8. You need to bake it for 15 minutes.
9. Cool it a little bit after taking it out.
10. Add onions, tomatoes, and lettuce over the baked pizza.
11. Slice up the pizza, and enjoy it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Serve this taco pizza with hot sauce to add spicy content to this pizza.
• We can have a salad along with this pizza to provide the balance.
• You can also enjoy this pizza with roasted corn.

TIPS:

• You can utilize a whole-wheat crust as it will include more fiber content.
• Prepare twice the amount when cooking the lentil mixture, as it will make it more filling.
• Add the topping when the pizza gets baked.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the pizza slices to the tight vessel and store them for three days.

FREEZER:

• Store the baked pizza slices in the dish for 2 months.

FAQs:

How to make the gluten-free version of this recipe?

• We utilize gluten-free pizza crust & taco seasoning for this purpose.

Do we utilize beans instead?

• Yes, beans are a nice ingredient to utilize in place of lentils.

Can I prepare oil-free pizza?

• Yes, use the water instead to boil the lentils.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total carbs: 32 grams

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 12 grams

Calories: 290 kcal

Fat: 9 g

Calcium: 90 milligrams

Net carbs: 27 grams

Iron: 2.5 milligrams

Vitamin A: 520 IU

Sodium: 430 mg

Potassium: 270 mg

Portion size: 1 slice

Serving: 8