Introduction
This Vegan Garlic & Spinach Pizza is a delicious, plant-based twist on classic pizza. A crispy crust is topped with a garlicky olive oil base, fresh spinach, and vegan cheese for a wholesome, flavorful meal. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a fun homemade pizza night.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 27–30 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Knife and cutting board
- Oven
📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Crust:
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- 1 ready-made pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheese (mozzarella-style)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast for extra flavor
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Crust: Use whole wheat or gluten-free crust for variation.
- Vegan Cheese: Choose a brand that melts well for best results.
- Spinach: Fresh leaves cook quickly; baby spinach works perfectly.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
- Prepare Garlic Oil
- In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).
- Assemble Pizza
- Place pizza crust on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Brush garlic-infused olive oil evenly over the crust.
- Layer spinach leaves on top, then sprinkle with vegan cheese.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
- Serve
- Remove from oven, let cool 1–2 minutes, slice, and serve warm. Optional: sprinkle with nutritional yeast or fresh herbs.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
💡 Tips
- Use pre-washed baby spinach for convenience.
- Add sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or olives for extra toppings.
- Brush edges of the crust with olive oil for a golden, crispy finish.
🔄 Variations
- Spicy Vegan: Add jalapeños or chili flakes.
- Pesto Twist: Use vegan pesto as the base instead of garlic oil.
- Loaded Veggie: Add bell peppers, artichoke hearts, or zucchini.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free pizza crust and ensure vegan cheese is gluten-free.
