Description
Homemade veggie pizza for one brings Mediterranean garden flavors right to your plate with fresh ingredients and simple preparation. Crisp crust, melted cheese, and colorful vegetable toppings promise a delightful solo dining experience you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 sprouted grain tortilla (Food for Life brand, thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup Simple Homemade Pizza Sauce
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Optional Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon Easy Vegan Parmesan Cheese or toasted pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon Creamy Italian Dressing, Tahini Pasta Sauce, or aged balsamic for drizzle
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F (230°C) with rack positioned in center.
- Place thawed sprouted grain tortilla on clean baking sheet as pizza base.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly across tortilla surface, leaving tiny border around edges.
- Distribute capers and crushed red pepper across sauce layer for initial flavor profile.
- Layer baby spinach across pizza surface as primary green ingredient.
- Scatter chopped onion, bell pepper slices, and mushroom pieces uniformly for balanced vegetable coverage.
- Transfer baking sheet into preheated oven and cook for 12-13 minutes until tortilla edges transform into crispy golden brown texture.
- Remove pizza from oven and let rest momentarily for slight cooling.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil for aromatic herbal finish.
- Optional: Sprinkle vegan parmesan cheese and drizzle vegan creamy italian dressing or aged balsamic vinegar for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately for optimal taste and crispy texture.
Notes
- Select a sturdy, whole-wheat or sprouted grain tortilla to create a crispy, thin-crust pizza base that holds toppings perfectly.
- Spread sauce sparingly to prevent a soggy tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges for a crisp finish.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor distribution across the pizza.
- Add delicate herbs like parsley or basil after baking to preserve their fresh aroma and vibrant color.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free option by using a gluten-free tortilla or cauliflower crust.
- Customize toppings based on seasonal vegetables or personal preferences for endless pizza variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–13 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg