Deep Dish Vegan Pepperoni Pizza



Indulge in the deliciousness of this deep dish vegan pepperoni pizza, perfect for celebrating Earth Day! Made with plant-based ingredients, it's a savory treat that's kind to the planet and your taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • cup warm water
  • cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package vegan pepperoni slices
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, for sauting
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast

Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy

In another bowl, mix flour and salt

Add olive oil and yeast mixture

Mix until a dough forms

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic

Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 425F 220C

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Saut garlic, bell pepper, and red onion until softened

Season with salt and pepper

Set aside

Punch down the dough and roll it out to fit a deep-dish pizza pan

Press the dough into the pan, covering the bottom and sides

Spread marinara sauce over the dough

Sprinkle vegan mozzarella cheese evenly

Arrange vegan pepperoni slices on top

Spread the sauted vegetables over the pepperoni

Add more vegan cheese if desired

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly

Garnish with fresh basil leaves if using

Slice and serve hot

Enjoy your Deep Dish Vegan Pepperoni Pizza!


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