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Classic Margherita Pizza Recipe

A vegan spin on the classic Margherita pizza, with crisp crust, tangy tomato sauce, fresh basil, and melty plant-based cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup vegan mozzarella shredded
  • 6 –8 fresh basil leaves
  • Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil, and warm water in a bowl. Knead into smooth dough.
  2. Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
  3. Preheat oven to 475°F and place pizza stone inside to heat.
  4. Roll dough into a thin round and transfer onto parchment.
  5. In saucepan, simmer tomato puree, paste, oregano, garlic powder, pepper for 10 minutes.
  6. Spread sauce evenly over dough.
  7. Sprinkle vegan mozzarella generously across surface.
  8. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
  9. Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melts.
  10. Drizzle olive oil before slicing and serving.

Notes

Nutritional Values (per serving)

  • Calories: 260
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 9g

Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)

  • Calcium: 20%
  • Iron: 15%
  • Vitamin C: 12%
  • Vitamin K: 18%
  • Folate: 14%

Additional Notes & Tips

  • For extra crunch, pre-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • Use cashew mozzarella if you want creamier texture.
  • Add cherry tomatoes for bursts of sweetness.
  • If your basil wilts too soon, add it after baking.