Cheeseless Pizza
Learn how to make pizza without cheese with this yummy vegan recipe! Plus, scroll down to find more cheese-free Italian recipes.
While pizza purists might be aghast at the idea of a pizza without cheese, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this tasty vegan pizza recipe. Skipping the traditional cheese layer allows the veggies and other flavors to stand out. Made with peppers, olives, and sweet onions, this vegan dinner idea is impressive. It's even tasty enough for non-vegans to enjoy. Try sprinkling fresh herbs once you pull your pizza out of the oven for an extra splash of flavor.
Makes4 to 6 servings
Cooking Time45 min
Cooking MethodBaking
CostModerate
Total Timeunder 1 hour
Kid FriendlyYes
Recipe CourseMain Course
Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Lactose-free, Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
MealDinner, Lunch
Taste and TextureCrunchy, Herby
Type of DishPizza
Ingredients
- 1 pound prepared pizza dough
- 3 cup pizza sauce
- 3 roasted red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- Optional: marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia
- 1 medium red onion
- Kosher salt
Cheeseless Pizza Recipe
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (or recommended temperature for your pizza crust recipe).
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Make the caramelized onions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramelized. This should take about 25 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare a baking sheet or pizza pan with a light coating of cooking spray or olive oil. Press the prepared pizza dough onto the baking sheet until it fills the entire sheet. Bake crust in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the dough firms up and starts to puff slightly.
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Spread the pizza sauce over the pre-baked crust. Scatter caramelized onions, black olives, red peppers, sliced garlic, and artichoke hearts if using. Return pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until crust is browned at the edges.
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Serve with a sprinkling of fresh herbs and your favorite pizza condiments. Our editor loves a few dashes of hot sauce!