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June 26, 2017 By Tina Dawson 18 Comments

VEGAN Homemade Pan Pizza

Pile on your favorite toppings & make pizza night a bit more special with this Homemade Pan Pizza – crispy crust, soft bread & a delicious sauce!

VEGAN Homemade Pan Pizza - crispy crust, soft bread and a delicious sauce. Pile on your favorite toppings and make pizza night a bit more special!

You know the worst part of pizza night? Nothing. There can be nothing wrong with pizza night, because everyone loves pizza! But let’s face it: Friday night pizza has got a very junk food image. I blame the cheese and I know that even the most ardent pizza fan would agree, albeit begrudgingly. It’s almost impossible to imagine eating pizza without the cheese, but you know what? The earliest forms of pizza never featured cheese – with the exception of the Margherita, which was topped with mozzarella. In fact, the original pizzas were mostly sweet, and the savory versions were more like flatbreads and nothing like the stuff we now pick up from our local pizzeria!

I still remember when Domino’s and Pizza Hut set up shop in my neighborhood. Pizza, Burgers and fries were foreign foods in India, and I was well into my teens before I tasted my first pizza. Now, there’s one of each in almost every block, so much that it’s an epidemic – both on health and the road traffic! And I used to think that those pizzas were amazing, till I tasted one here when I moved to the US. After the first bite, I mentally spat on every pizza I had eaten in India, thinking they were the best. I bet that if I go to Italy now, I’d sing a different song about the pizzas I’ve eaten here.

But it doesn’t have to be the most evil thing in the world. With the right sauce and the right crust, you won’t really miss the gooey, stringy topping. Trust me! By making your own Homemade Pan Pizza, you know exactly what goes into it, thereby you control how indulgent or healthy it can be. Besides, without the cheese, it’s just bread, tomato sauce and lots and lots of veggies – doesn’t sound that bad, eh? Exactly! And it gives me another reason to party with my cast iron pan!

VEGAN Homemade Pan Pizza - crispy crust, soft bread and a delicious sauce. Pile on your favorite toppings and make pizza night a bit more special!

If you don’t already own a cast iron pan, here’s why you should get one immediately! Not only does it save you, it’s also better for the environment!

There are two things that sets a good pizza apart: the crust ( crisp, golden and non-oily) and the sauce. Oh the sauce!

And I got you covered on both fronts. My 5 min Spicy Marinara is a magical sauce that works on everything! For pasta, as dips, in a quesadilla, drizzled on nachos, anything! In fact, as a general ketchup-hater, I find this Spicy Marinara to be the perfect tomato alternative!

The best 5 minute Pizza sauce

And the crust, oh boy, you’ll hear it sing to you when you try to cut yourself a slice! The base, is as soft as a pillow but the crust, is sinfully crisp. The sauce melds with the bread, giving your crunchy vegetables a smooth ride!

And at the end of the night, if there are any leftovers (I highly doubt that!), refrigerate and use this awesome tip to reheat your pizza like a pro! Just like new!

Notes:

  1. This recipe makes one Homemade Pan pizza with a crust that’s about an inch thick. If you’re looking for a thicker crust, like the deep dish pizza, double the recipe.
  2. The time spent on the stove helps create that gorgeously crispy crust. Don’t skip it.
  3. Use a cast iron pan to make your pizza. I use this Lodge 10″ skillet. It goes from the stove to the oven seamlessly. If you’re using any other material to cook your pizza in, be sure it’s stove + oven-proof.

When you make these (which I really think you SHOULD!), be sure to SHARE YOUR PHOTOS with me through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’d love to see what you cook from here!

VEGAN Pan Pizza

Created by Tina Dawson on June 20, 2017

VEGAN Homemade Pan Pizza - crispy crust, soft bread and a delicious sauce. Pile on your favorite toppings and make pizza night a bit more special!

  • Prep Time:38m
  • Cook Time:18m
  • Total Time:56m
  • Serves: 2
  • Yield: One 10" pan pizza

Ingredients

For the base

  • 1 c (135 g) all-purpose flour + more for dusting
  • 1/2 c (100 ml) lukewarm water
  • 1/2 tbsp. (7 g) sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. (4 g) salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. (5 g) instant yeast
  • Olive oil, for greasing
  • 1/2 c spicy marinara (recipe link in post)

Toppings

  • 1/4 c onions, bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 c assorted colored bell peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 c spinach leaves
  • 1 tsp. Dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Make a well in the center and pour in the lukewarm water. Mix to make a smooth dough. It might be a little sticky, it's ok.
  2. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and place in a warm spot for 15-20 minutes for the dough to rise.
  3. Transfer dough to a work surface lightly dusted with flour and knead for one minute until soft and springy.
  4. Generously grease a 10" cast iron pan with olive oil. Make sure to grease the sides and the base.
  5. Place the dough in the center and using your fingers, spread it evenly to the sides of the pan. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rest in a warm spot for 5 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 450F/230 C.
  7. While the oven is preheating, spread marinara on the pizza dough, and top with vegetables evenly. Finally, sprinkle some dried Italian herb seasoning.
  8. Onec the oven is preheated, place the cast iron pan on the stove on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Immediately transfer pan to the hot oven and bake at 450F/230 C for 15 minutes. The vegetables must be wilted and cooked on the top and the base crispy.
  10. Remove from the oven, and transfer to a wire rack for 5 minutes. Slice into wedges, sprinkle red pepper flakes to taste and serve hot.
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VEGAN Homemade Pan Pizza - crispy crust, soft bread and a delicious sauce. Pile on your favorite toppings and make pizza night a bit more special!

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Filed Under: All Recipes, American, Cuisines, Italian, Lunch/Dinner, Table for two, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: crust, marinara, pizza, pizza sauce, spinach, Vegetables, yeast

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Vincent Tavera says

    February 8, 2019 at 6:46 am

    I’m going to try this recipe soon but will probably add vegan cheese.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      February 8, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      OMG perfect! That sounds awesome!!!!

      Reply
  2. Ashima says

    June 30, 2017 at 7:51 am

    This looks very tasty 🙂 Found out your blog while searching for making bread and I kept going from one recipe to another!

    Lovely blog

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 30, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Thanks Ashima! I hope you come back for more! 🙂

      Reply
  3. SP says

    June 26, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    Hi, This looks great! Would love to try it. Do you think I can substitute Indian atta/whole wheat flour instead of the all purpose flour?

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 26, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      I haven’t tried it, so cannot guarentee any results, but a completely wheat dough is denser than one with all-purpose flour. For starters, I’d suggest atleast 50:50 mix of whole wheat + maida. Let me know how it works out! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:28 am

    I love lots veggies piled high on my pizza! Can you believe that I was in Italy for 2 weeks and didn’t have one single slice?

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 26, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Noooooooo!!!!!!! Whyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

      Reply
  5. Dannii says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Who says that vegans have to miss out when it comes to pizza! This looks delicious and so colourful.

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 26, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Absolutely true, Dannii!

      Reply
  6. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:49 am

    Such a great but simple base and lots of yummy but veggie toppings

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 26, 2017 at 11:40 am

      So true, Bintu, thanks!

      Reply
  7. Patty says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:48 am

    Lovely recipe! I always order or make vegan pizza, much lighter!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 26, 2017 at 11:41 am

      So much more lighter, isn’t it??? Thanks Patty!

      Reply
  8. Deanna says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:39 am

    I love veggie pizza! So yummy and this looks AMAZING!!!

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 26, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Thanks Deanna!

      Reply
  9. Molly Kumar says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:10 am

    This looks so cute and perfect for a meal. Love the 5 minutes spicy marinara sauce recipe too and I can already think of so many recipes to add it to 🙂

    Reply
    • Tina Dawson says

      June 26, 2017 at 10:40 am

      Ha ha, it can be quite versatile to keep at hand Molly! Thanks!

      Reply

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