Sometimes I’m just tired and don’t feel like cooking. On those days at my house, we will very likely to make this vegan pizza recipe. It is so easy to prepare and can be ready in minutes.
Can pizza be made healthy?
It shocks some people to hear that we eat pizza, because they know we try to stay healthy.
I think so many feel that pizza is not health food, and that’s true when it is layered with pepperoni and sausage and dripping with greasy cheese.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. It is possible to make vegan pizza fast, easy, and healthy.
This is a quick lesson on how to be ready to do a pizza-face-plant on those exhausting long days. Get ready, set, Go!
Oil-free marinara at Aldi’s
Believe it or not, Aldi’s has a marinara brand that is Dr. John McDougall compliant, with no oil. It’s called Simply Nature and is organic.
Here in North Carolina it sells for about $2 for 25 oz. Make sure to read the labels, because some variations do contain oil.
For instance, there are a number of different flavors of the Aldi brand below that contain oil or animal products such as dairy. Some Aldi stores carry different products, so make sure to read carefully.
Tomato Basil is excellent. I use half of the jar for one large pizza. That’s what I use when I’m in a hurry and want to keep it simple.
To make your own marinara, checkout Will from Potato Strong’s Marina Sauce. He also has a homemade Pizza Crust.
Where to buy oil-free vegan pizza crusts
Sami’s Bakery pizza crusts are excellent! Even Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s recommends them. My local health food store carries them, and they can be ordered online. I receive no advertising money from them. I just like their products.
Usually, I keep two of these crusts in my freezer at all times.
Add your favorite chopped veggies. My favorites are mushrooms, onions, spinach, red bell peppers, tomatoes, and sometimes olives. If you’re in a big hurry, you can always purchase pre-chopped veggies.
Vegan cheese sauce
My vegan Creamy ‘Cheese’ Sauce is excellent drizzled over pizza.
Incredibly some of the ingredients used to make this amazing cheese sauce are…
- potatoes
- onions
- carrots
- cashews (and or white beans)
- nutritional yeast flakes
- lemon juice
- spices
Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
UPDATE: I have another new cheese option! It’s Cashew Vegan Mozzarella Cheese, and it’s fabulous!
While the pizza is baking, I will usually make quick salads and pop in a movie.
Get ready for an evening of relaxation and family time with a delicious vegan pizza. It doesn’t get much better than that!
Other Quick and Easy Healthy Meal Options:
- Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili
- Lentil Pasta Dinner in 10-Minutes
- 10-Simple & Healthy Plant-Based Recipes in 20 Minutes or Less
- 1 Sami's Bakery pizza crust (premade, no-oil crust) Link below.
- 12 oz marinara sauce (I use Simply Nature Organic from Aldi's)
- veggies of your choice mushrooms, onions, spinach, peppers, olives
- non-dairy cheese (my vegan cheese sauce) Link below.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Place pre-made pizza crust on baking sheet, or make your own crust. Sami's Bakery pizza crusts are excellent! Even Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's recommends them. My local health food store carries them, and they can be ordered online. Link below. (I receive no advertising money from them. I just like their products). If you would like to make your own, there's a link below.
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Top the crust with marinara sauce. Believe it or not, Aldi's has a brand (around $2.00 for 25 oz. here in NC) that is Dr. John McDougall compliant, with no oil. It's called Simply Nature and is organic. Read the labels because some do contain oil. Tomato Basil is excellent. I use 1/2 the jar for one large pizza. If you would like to make your own marinara, checkout the link below to Potato Strong's recipe.
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Add your favorite chopped veggies. My favorites are mushrooms, onions, spinach, red bell peppers, tomatoes, and sometimes olives. If you're in a big hurry, you can always purchase pre-chopped veggies.
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Lastly, add non-dairy cheese. I have an awesome cheese sauce that we keep on hand for pizza, steamed broccoli, baked potatoes, or tacos. Link to recipe below. Bake in oven approximately 20 minutes and serve hot. Delish!
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Thank you so much for publishing where to get the oil free pizza crust. We have been looking for a long time for one. Thanks again.
My pleasure, Karla! You will not be disappointed in the taste and quality. 🙂
What local health food store carries these pizza crusts?
The one near me is a small mom and pop called Natures Storehouse.
I wrote to the company to see if anyone around here in CT carries them.
Absolutely love the Sami millet and flax seed pizza crust. We place a good size order every 4 to 6 weeks
Will definitely be trying this!!! Before I went vegan our local pizza joint offered a veggie pizza with a white garlic sauce. It was soooo good. Any chance you have a recipe for something simiiar to that sauce?
Shawna, currently I don’t have a white garlic sauce recipe but have been thinking about creating one. I love that stuff too! Stay tuned, and I will try to create a great recipe in the coming weeks.
Looks delicious! Do the vegetables need to be partially cooked before being put on the pizza, or do they cook well if added raw?
I put my veggies on raw, though some people might like to cook theirs first. For me, it’s all about keeping it simple. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks for answering so promptly. I quite like a bit of crunch with my vegetables 🙂