Best 5 Almost Vegan Cold Vegetable Pizza Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that blends the vibrancy of fresh vegetables with the irresistible allure of pizza. This almost-vegan cold vegetable pizza is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for health-conscious individuals seeking a satisfying yet guilt-free meal. Featuring a crispy whole-wheat crust, this pizza is topped with an array of colorful vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, and artichoke hearts, each contributing a unique dimension of flavor. A drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze adds a touch of sweetness and acidity, while a sprinkling of fresh basil provides a refreshing herbal note. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a committed vegan, a flexitarian, or simply seeking a lighter and healthier meal option, this almost-vegan cold vegetable pizza is sure to impress. Discover the detailed recipe along with variations for a vegan pesto sauce, a creamy avocado dressing, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, each offering a distinct flavor profile to complement the vibrant vegetables.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CRESCENT VEGGIE PIZZA



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This top-rated, much-loved easy crescent roll veggie pizza is a favorite go-to for potlucks, tailgate parties, showers, girls' weekends-basically wherever there's a hungry crowd. Plus cold veggie pizza is a brilliant way to use up whatever veggies you have at the ready. To personalize your veggie pizza toppings, use your leftover veggies or latest garden harvest.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup small fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup quartered cucumber slices
1 plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • If using crescent rolls: Unroll both cans of dough; separate dough into 4 long rectangles. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place dough; press in bottom and up sides to form crust. If using dough sheets: Unroll both cans of dough. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place dough; press in bottom and up sides to form crust.
  • Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, dill and garlic powder until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with vegetables. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g

ULTIMATE VEGGIE PIZZA



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Make the BEST veggie pizza at home! This mouthwatering vegetarian pizza recipe features fresh cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, artichoke, spinach and more. Recipe yields two 11-inch pizzas or 1 large (about 6 to 8 servings).

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 batch easy whole wheat pizza dough or 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
2 cups baby spinach
2 to 3 cups (8 to 12 ounces) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup jarred or canned artichoke, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 cup fresh red or orange bell pepper, cut into narrow 2″ strips
1/2 cup red onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Optional garnishes: Fresh basil (small leaves or torn), red pepper flakes and/or finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit with a rack in the upper third of the oven. If you're using a baking stone or baking steel, place it on the upper rack. Prepare dough through step 5.
  • Spread pizza sauce evenly over the two pizzas, leaving about 1 inch bare around the edges. Evenly distribute the spinach on top of the sauce, followed by the cheese (use all three cups if you want a cheesy pizza as shown here).
  • Top the pizzas with artichoke, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, olives and almonds (if using).
  • Bake pizzas individually on the top rack until the crust is golden and the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 10 to 12 minutes (or significantly less, if you're using a baking stone/steel-keep an eye on it).
  • Transfer pizzas to a cutting board and sprinkle with with fresh basil, red pepper flakes and Parmesan, if using. Slice and serve! Leftover pizza keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 days, or for several months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 8 servings made with 3 cups cheese total, Calories 440 calories, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 852.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 21.6 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg

COLD VEGGIE PIZZA RECIPE (EXTRA VEGETABLES)



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Cold Veggie Pizza loaded with healthy goodness. Creamy homemade cream cheese ranch filling topped with broccoli, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, onion and carrots! Made with simple ingredients under 30 minutes for a dish that is sure to satisfy your crowd.

Provided by Linnie

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 gluten-free pizza crust, baked to package instructions
8 ounces cream cheese (or dairy free option)
2 1/2 Tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup chopped broccoli
1/4 cup sliced cucumber
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup green onion
1/4 cup shredded carrots

Steps:

  • Prepare your pizza crust according to package instructions.
  • In a small bowl, cream together cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture into cooled pizza crust.
  • Top with broccoli, cucumber, mushrooms, tomatoes, red pepper, green pepper, green onion and shredded carrots.
  • Optional: Drizzle with Ranch Dressing.
  • Serve cold!

Nutrition Facts : Serving size 1/8 sliceCalories

QUICK COLD VEGETABLE PIZZA



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This is one of my favorite vegetable recipes. Even youngsters love it. I've made it for a light lunch and served it as an hors d'oeuvre at a get-together.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup mayonnaise
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon dill weed
2-1/2 cups assorted chopped fresh vegetables (cucumber, radishes, broccoli, onion, green pepper, carrots, celery, mushrooms)
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Unroll the crescent rolls and place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Flatten dough to fit the pan, sealing seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. , In a small bowl, beat the mayonnaise, cream cheese and dill until smooth; spread over crust. Top with the vegetables of your choice. Sprinkle with olives and cheeses; press lightly. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

VEGAN PIZZA



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This is a vegan spin on classic pizza margherita, adorned simply with tomato sauce and rounds of cashew "mozzarella" cheese. Right after you make the cheese, it will be smooth and spreadable - more like ricotta than mozzarella - but as it bakes, it will firm up, resulting in pockets of creaminess that hold their shape in a sea of tomato sauce. If you're short on time, there are a couple ways to make the pizza come together more quickly: Use store-bought crust or dough (enough for 1 large or 2 smaller pizzas), or try one of the many shredded vegan mozzarella cheeses available in stores these days. You can use a heaping cup on each pizza.

Provided by Gena Hamshaw

Categories     dinner, lunch, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups/255 grams all-purpose or 00 flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon instant yeast
3/4 cup lukewarm water (see Tip)
Olive oil, for greasing the bowl
1 heaping cup (about 5 ounces) raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours then drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Black pepper, to taste
13 to 15 ounces pizza sauce or tomato sauce
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the pizza crust, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a mixing bowl. Add the water and use a spoon or your hands to mix everything into a shaggy dough ball. Cover the bowl with a damp dish towel and allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead a few times. At this point, you can transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and knead on medium-high for 5 minutes, or you can continue to knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes. The dough is ready when it has a silky smooth surface and can be stretched without tearing easily.
  • Transfer the dough to a bowl that's been well coated with olive oil. Cover the bowl with a damp dish towel or plastic wrap. At this point, you can keep the dough covered in the refrigerator for up to two days. When you are ready to bake, allow the dough to rise in a warm part of your home for about 1 1/2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Prepare the cashew mozzarella, place the drained cashews into a food processor and pulse briefly until the cashews break down into a coarse meal. Scrape down the bowl of the processor and add salt and lemon juice. Continue processing the cashews as you drizzle 1/3 cup water into the processor's spout. Process the cashews for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping once or twice to scrape the sides of the bowl. You're aiming for a texture that's slightly looser than hummus; add an extra tablespoon or two of water as needed. When the cashew mixture is creamy but easily spreadable, stop and season it to taste with black pepper.
  • Heat oven to 500 degrees. Place a pizza stone, baking steel or sheet pan turned upside-down in your oven and heat it to 500 degrees.
  • When the oven is ready and your dough has doubled in size, divide your dough into two pieces and shape them into balls. Flour a work surface and a rolling pin. Roll each piece of dough into a 10-inch round.
  • Transfer one round to a piece of floured parchment or a well-floured pizza peel. Spread a scant cup of the tomato or pizza sauce onto the dough. Add about 5 or 6 heaping tablespoons of the cashew mozzarella to the pizza. Use the back of your spoon to spread each dollop into a flat circle.
  • Use your pizza peel to transfer the pizza, or carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza on top, to your preheated pizza stone, baking steel or baking sheet. Bake each pizza for 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown. Top the pizza with basil leaves, if using, and serve.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for a few minutes before adding the toppings.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful pizza.
  • Don't overload the pizza with toppings, or it will be difficult to cook through.
  • If you're using a store-bought pizza crust, be sure to let it come to room temperature before using it.
  • For a vegan pizza, use a plant-based cheese alternative, such as almond cheese or cashew cheese.
  • To make the pizza ahead of time, assemble it and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to bake the pizza, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.

Conclusion:

Almost-vegan cold vegetable pizza is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer parties or potlucks. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its colorful and flavorful toppings, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this almost-vegan cold vegetable pizza a try.

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