Quick Margherita Pizza with Vegan Cheese
Store‑bought pizza dough topped with tomato sauce, fresh basil, and vegan cheese, baked until bubbly.
Total
17 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 ball store-bought pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup vegan mozzarella cheese shreds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and lightly brush the pizza dough with olive oil if using.
- 2
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 3
Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella evenly, then scatter the fresh basil leaves on top.
- 4
Bake for 10‑12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 5
Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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