🌱 Plant Pizza: A Weekly Comfort Classic

Why I Love This Lifestyle

Eating a diet rich in whole, plant-based foods makes me feel fantastic — both physically and mentally. I don’t experience heaviness, inflammation, or energy crashes. Instead, I feel clear, light, and steady. The best part? I still enjoy the flavors and comfort foods I grew up on — just with creative, plant-based twists.

With this way of eating, I enjoy pizza, burgers, casseroles, tacos, ice cream — all made with whole, real ingredients that nourish me deeply. There’s no deprivation. Just delicious, deeply satisfying food that fuels an active, vibrant life.

🍕 Plant Pizza Recipe

A weekly go-to in our house — this pizza brings together rich flavor, satisfying crunch, and fresh brightness all in one dish.

Ingredients

Crust Options:

• Engine 2 pizza crust (nutrient-dense option) Or Banza Pizza Crust

• OR your own homemade rolled-out pizza dough

Sauce:

• Rao Pizza sauce or marinara

• OR any tomato sauce you love

Dry Seasonings:

• Nutritional yeast (NY)

• Dried oregano

• Cracked black pepper

• Smoked or sweet paprika

Veggie Toppings:

• Red onion, sliced

• Mushrooms, sliced

• Bell peppers, sliced

• Whole garlic cloves

• Any other veggies you like!

Fresh Toppings (added after baking):

• More thin-sliced red onion

• Fresh basil

• Arugula

• Kalamata olives

• Jalapeños (fresh or pickled)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (or as directed).

2. Prep all your veggies.

3. In a pan over low to medium heat- saute red onion, mushrooms, bell peppers. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes.  No oil required but splash with water if needing a touch of hydration. Season with paprika, cracked pepper, oregano, and salt to taste….Then turn off heat.

4. Roll out your dough (if using fresh), using plenty of flour to avoid sticking, especially if using a pizza stone.

5. Spread sauce evenly over the crust.

6. Sprinkle on nutritional yeast and a bit more of the seasonings listed above.

7. Layer the cooked veggies on top.

8. Bake for 14–18 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy.

9. Let rest for a couple of minutes after baking.

10. While the pizza bakes, prep a salad and plate your fresh toppings.

11. Slice, top, and serve!

YUM.