This pizza variation could not be easier. I have found the key to vegan pizza is loads of fresh toppings and contrasting flavors. In this pineapple veggie pizza on pita bread, the sweet fruit mingles with a myriad of fresh vegetables-the more the better. Recipe and photo contributed by Vicki Brett-Gach of Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen. Photos by Evan Atlas.
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Pineapple and Veggie Pita Bread Pizza
This pizza variation could not be easier. I have found the key to vegan pizza is loads of fresh toppings and contrasting flavors. In this one, sweet pineapple mingles with a myriad of fresh veggies—the more the better.
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Ingredients
- 4 thick whole wheat pita breads 6-inches each
- pasta sauce pizza sauce, or tomato sauce
- red bell peppers diced (raw, sautéed, or steamed)
- vidalia onions diced (raw, sautéed, or steamed)
- zucchini diced (raw, sautéed, or steamed)
- crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits well drained (or finely chopped fresh pineapple)
- fresh basil ribboned
- Italian seasoning to taste
- nutritional yeast or red pepper flakes for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 425°F.
- Slice pita breads in half. Place pita halves onto a baking sheet. Slather with a thick layer of pasta sauce.
- Top the sauce generously with all the toppings of your choice. Sprinkle the pizzas with a touch of salt and pepper and/or Italian Seasoning.
- Bake for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn crispy and golden brown, and the center is hot and bubbling.
- Remove from oven, and serve hot. Top with nutritional yeast or red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 249mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg
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