Can I make the pesto and cashew cheese ahead of time?

Yes, both the basil pesto and cashew cheese can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a few days, making assembly quicker.

What kind of pizza dough works best for this recipe?

This recipe uses a 1-lb pizza dough, and store-bought dough is perfectly fine for convenience.

Can I use different vegetables on this pizza?

While this recipe features vidalia onion, portobello mushroom, and zucchini, you can certainly customize with your favorite pizza-friendly vegetables.

How do I ensure the cashew cheese is smooth and creamy?

For the creamiest cashew cheese, ensure your cashews are soaked for at least 30 minutes before blending with water, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

What's the ideal baking temperature and time for this pizza?

Bake this pizza in a 400-degree oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are tender.

11 years ago

Cheesy Pesto and Veggie Pizza
[Vegan]

Name: Cheesy Pesto and Veggie Pizza [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 20-25
Ingredients: For pesto:; 1 handful fresh basil; 2 tbs olive oil; 1/4 – 1/2 cup walnuts; 2 tbs water (or more if necessary); For cashew cheese:; 1/2 cup cashews, soaked for at last 30 min; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbs lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; Salt & pepper, to taste; For pizza, you will need:; 1-lb dough (store bought is fine!); Olive oil; 1/2 vidalia onion, sliced; 1 large portobello mushroom, sliced; 1 large zucchini, sliced; To taste: salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

BS By: Bianca Scartabello

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Golden vegan pizza with vibrant basil pesto, creamy cashew cheese, and fresh portobello, vidalia onion, and zucchini.

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Ingredients You Need for Cheesy Pesto and Veggie Pizza [Vegan]

For pesto:

1 handful fresh basil
2 tbs olive oil
1/4 – 1/2 cup walnuts
2 tbs water (or more if necessary)

For cashew cheese:

1/2 cup cashews, soaked for at last 30 min
1/4 cup water
1 tbs lemon juice
1 garlic clove
Salt & pepper, to taste

For pizza, you will need:

1-lb dough (store bought is fine!)
Olive oil
1/2 vidalia onion, sliced
1 large portobello mushroom, sliced
1 large zucchini, sliced
To taste: salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

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How to Prepare Cheesy Pesto and Veggie Pizza [Vegan]

Starting with the pesto, add all ingredients to your blender/processor and run until smooth. Set aside.
Next, cashew cheese. Add all ingredients to blender/processor and run until smooth. Set aside.
Roll your pizza dough out on a floured surface into desired shape. Add to a greased pan and drizzle olive oil on top – I really rub down the outside crust the most.
Slap on your pesto – a nice thin layer.
Grab your sliced veggies and spread evenly across dough.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Dollop cashew cheese onto your pizza – as much or as little as you’d like.
Cook in 400 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until crust is golden.
Cool, cut, enjoy.