Vegan Pita Pizza
Vegan Pita Pizza is the perfect fast, tasty, and healthy alternative to traditional pizza — using soft pita bread as a ready‑made base that bakes up crispy at the edges and tender in the middle. Topped with rich tomato sauce, melty dairy‑free cheese, fresh colourful vegetables, and fragrant basil pesto, it has all the flavour and satisfaction of classic pizza with zero animal products. Ideal for a quick lunch, snack, or fun meal shared with family and friends.
Shared by hana
Time
20 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
đź›’ Ingredients
- 4 medium round pita breads,, 6–7 tbsp pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 150–200g dairy‑free mozzarella or melty vegan cheese
- 8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved.. ½ small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 4–5 button mushrooms, sliced.. ½ yellow bell pepper, diced
- 3–4 tbsp homemade or store‑bought vegan basil pesto
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish.. Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven: Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Base: Lay the pita breads on the tray. Spread tomato sauce evenly over each one, leaving a small border around the edge.
- 3
Top: Sprinkle with vegan cheese, then arrange cherry tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell pepper over the top. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little olive oil.
- 4
Bake: Place in the oven for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are golden and crisp, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- 5
Finish: Remove from the oven, spoon dollops of basil pesto over each pizza, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately while hot.