Vegan Tortilla Pizza Bake

The recipe for Vegan Tortilla Pizza Bake is easy. You can make it in thirty minutes. All the ingredients for this are vegan. Ingredients are easy as well. This dish is tasty and fulfilling. Rather than using dough, it uses soft tortillas. We get a tasty and saucy dish when the layers bake. The Vegan Tortilla Pizza Bake needs minimal preparation. It works well on hectic days. This dish feels like a combination of pizza and lasagna. It is kid-friendly as well. Toppings are also customizable. Make it for either lunch or dinner. You also need only a few equipment for it.

STATS:

• Number of calories: 320 kcal
• Prep duration: 10 minutes
• Cook duration: 20 minutes
• Total time: 30 minutes
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Serving: 4
• Cuisine: Italian-Mexican
• Course: Main course
• Diet: Vegan

EQUIPMENT:

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Spatula
• Mixing bowl
• 8×8 baking dish
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 large flour tortillas
• One cup of vegan pizza sauce
• 1½ cups shredded vegan cheese
• 1 cup chopped vegetables
• One tsp Italian seasoning
• Optional toppings
• Salt and black pepper to taste

INGREDIENT NOTES:

TORTILLAS:

• Rather than using regular pizza dough, we use tortillas. They stay soft and bake quickly. Similar to lasagna, they give a soft surface. An alternative is a whole-wheat tortilla.

VEGAN CHEESE:

• Melting vegan cheese provides the real pizza taste. It binds the layers. Also, it gives a creamy texture. By shredding, it melts well. An alternative is cashew cheese (homemade).

PIZZA SAUCE:

• Pizza sauce offers moisture and tomato flavor. It keeps layers soft by spreading easily between them. To prevent the bake from becoming fluid, use a thick sauce. Using marinara sauce is an alternative.

VEGETABLES:

• You can use bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions. They add nutrients. Also, they include color. They give a texture after baking. Chop them into small pieces. Alternatives are olives, corn, spinach, and zucchini.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

• Adding this gives a classic pizza taste. Other alternatives are basil and dried herbs (mixed). It also balances the veggies and sauce.

BLACK PEPPER & SALT:

• Salt improves the taste in the layers. Pepper gives a little heat. You can use chili flakes or garlic powder as well.

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• The toppings give a strong taste. They also make the dish look nice. You can add tofu crumbles or vegan pepperoni.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm your oven to 190°C.
2. Oil the baking dish a little bit.
3. On the bottom, put one tortilla.
4. Evenly pour some sauce on top.
5. Include veggies and cheese.
6. Add pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning.
7. Place another tortilla on top.
8. Keep doing the same.
9. Stop after making four layers.
10. On top, add sauce and lots of vegan cheese.
11. Bake for twenty minutes.
12. For five minutes, cool it down.
13. Then enjoy your dish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Have it with salad.
• Include some chili flakes if you want spiciness.
• Having garlic dip is also a good choice.
• Pair it up with vegan ranch as well.
• Roast some veggies and enjoy as a full dinner.
• With this dish, have some tomato soup.

TIPS:

• When making tortilla layers, make them thin.
• Make use of soft tortillas only. They can fold easily.
• Broil for two minutes to make the top golden.
• When layering, place the veggies in a decent amount.
• To make the layers soft, include more sauce.
• Before cutting, cool down the dish first.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store this dish for 4 days. Keep the slices inside a sealed container.

FREEZER:

• Wrap the slices first. Then freeze for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Are corn tortillas a good option?

• Baking corn tortillas will make them firm.

Is it okay to use fresh tomatoes?

• In place of sauce, use fresh tomatoes. But cook them to reduce the water content.

Will it be fine to include vegan meat?

• Add some vegan meat or crumble tofu.

How to make it without oil?

• Omit the oiling on the baking dish. Use a sauce that is oil-free.

After baking, does it become crispy?

• The inside is soft, but the corners are crispy.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net carbs: 34 grams

Fiber: 4 g

Calories: 320 kcal

Protein: 8 grams

Fat: 12 g

Sodium: 540 milligrams

Total carbs: 38 g

Potassium: 260 mg

Calcium: 160 milligrams

Iron: 2.1 mg

Vitamin A: 620 IU

Serving size: 1 slice