Can veggie pizza with sunflower seed cheese [vegan] be made ahead?

Yes, you can prep components ahead. Cook fresh when ready to serve.

Can I make veggie pizza with sunflower seed cheese [vegan] without nuts?

Yes! You can substitute nuts with seeds, beans, or plant-based protein. Adjust quantities based on what you use.

Why is veggie pizza with sunflower seed cheese [vegan] so quick to make?

The simple ingredients and streamlined technique make this recipe fast without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

How long does veggie pizza with sunflower seed cheese [vegan] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Veggie Pizza With Sunflower Seed Cheese
[Vegan]

PE By: Philipp Ertl

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Ingredients You Need for Veggie Pizza With Sunflower Seed Cheese [Vegan]

For the Pizza:

Plain store-bought pizza base
1 1/2-2 tablespoons tomato paste
Extra virgin olive oil
Oregano
Garlic powder
Salt
12 mixed olives
1 yellow or red pepper (or red)
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 large ripe tomato, sliced
Some rocket

For the Sunflower Seed Cheese:

1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

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How to Prepare Veggie Pizza With Sunflower Seed Cheese [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Evenly spread 1 1/2-2 tablespoons on your pizza base. Drizzle some olive oil, a bit of salt, garlic powder, and oregano on it.
Then start making the sunflower seed cheese. Put all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
Spoon the sunflower seed cheese paste on your pizza base on top of the tomato sauce layer. Then slice up 2 closed cup mushrooms, 1 large ripe tomato, some pepper, and the olives and also put them on your pizza.
Drizzle a little bit more oil over it and a dash of sea salt.
Put in the oven for 10 minutes. Serve.