Plant-Based Recipes for Pizza Night

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Assortment of plant-based recipes for pizza night

Craving pizza tonight? Us too. Today we’re sharing our BEST plant-based recipes for the ultimate delicious pizza night! You’ll find everything you need from homemade crusts and sauces to dairy-free “cheeses” and protein-packed toppings. We’ve also included tasty pizzas, satisfying sides, and pizza-inspired recipes, too. The opportunities are endless! Scroll through to whet your appetite and get your pizza pans ready!

Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!

Crusts

Picking up a slice of gluten-free and vegan pizza made using our Gluten-Free Pizza Crust recipe
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Easy Vegan Gluten Free Pizza Crust
An easy-to-make gluten-free pizza crust that's perfectly crisp on the edges and tender in the center. Just 10 ingredients required, easy methods, and so delicious! Plus, it's yeast-free and vegan!
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Cutting board with a pizza made using our Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust recipe
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Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust
A simple vegan cauliflower pizza crust requiring 9 basic ingredients and easy-to-follow methods. The end product is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for replacing traditional pizza crust!
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A whole homemade Gluten-Free Pepperoni Pizza on a big plate
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The Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust + Sauce
A 7-ingredient gluten-free pizza crust that requires 1 hour from start to finish and rivals any pizzeria-style pizza crust.
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Sauces

Jar of our easy homemade pizza sauce recipe
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Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
The ultimate homemade pizza sauce that’s easy to make, packed with vibrant flavor, and perfect for all your pizza needs. Just 1 pan, 8 ingredients, and 20 minutes required!
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Spoon resting in a bowl of our Easy Vegan Pesto recipe
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Easy Vegan Pesto (5 minutes!)
The easiest vegan pesto in 5 minutes! Cheesy and flavorful despite being dairy-free, plus an option for lower oil/fat. It’s the perfect plant-based spread for Italian dishes and more!
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HEALTHY Super Green Vegan Pesto! BIG flavor, 10 minutes, 1 bowl, SO delicious. #vegan #glutenfree #plantbased #sauce #pesto #greens #minimalistbaker #recipe
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Super-Green Vegan Kale Pesto
Easy vegan pesto with tons of fresh herbs, nutrient-rich kale, seeds, and nutritional yeast! The perfect 10-minute spread or sauce for Italian night and beyond! Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free optional.
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Roasted garlic next to a spoon and jar of creamy vegan bechamel sauce
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Vegan Bechamel Sauce
Rich, vegan bechamel sauce made with soaked cashews and roasted garlic! Just 5 ingredients and simple methods required. Perfect for moussaka, mac ‘n’ cheese, and more!
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“Cheeses”

Bowl of whipped almond ricotta on a cutting board with slivered almonds and a lemon half
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Whipped Almond Ricotta (5 Ingredients!)
5-ingredient, 10-minute almond ricotta! Blanched almonds blended with nutritional yeast, salt, and lemon. The perfect plant-based alternative to ricotta!
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Spoon sticking up from a jar of our homemade Vegan Parmesan Cheese
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How To Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Easy, 4-ingredient vegan parmesan cheese that's perfect on top of pastas, pizza, and anywhere you'd usually use parmesan cheese!
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Jar of yeast-free Vegan Parmesan Cheese beside cashews and spices to make it
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Yeast-Free Cashew Parmesan
Crumbly, salty, vegan parmesan cheese made without yeast! Just 5 minutes, 6 ingredients, and a blender required. Incredibly simple and quick to make, and perfect for topping Italian dishes and beyond! 
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Bowl of fluffy vegan ricotta cheese topped with fresh parsley
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Cashew Ricotta Cheese (Soy-Free, Fast, Easy!)
Quick, fluffy vegan ricotta cheese made with 5 simple ingredients including cashews, lemon, and garlic. Comes together in a food processor or blender and is perfect for pasta, pizza, salads, and more!
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Wooden spoon in a pot of our Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
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Easy Vegan Mozzarella “Cheese”
Stringy, melty vegan “mozzarella cheese” made with 7 ingredients and simple methods! The perfect cheese for pastas, pizza, salads, and more!
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Toppings

Tray with homemade Vegan Pepperoni, fennel seeds, and red chili flakes
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Vegan Pepperoni
Easy, 10-ingredient vegan pepperoni made with tofu and a blend of spices! Perfect for pizza, calzones, and more!
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Close up shot of a plate of homemade Vegan Sausages made with quinoa and mushrooms
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Easy Vegan Sausage (Soy- & Gluten-Free!)
Easy vegan sausage made with pinto beans, quinoa, nuts, and spices! Flavorful, comforting, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, and beyond!
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Wooden spoon resting on a pan of Italian herb baked tofu
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Crispy Baked Tofu with Italian Herbs
Crispy tofu that tastes like pizza! A simple, endlessly versatile, and protein-packed topping for polenta, pasta, wraps, and beyond! Vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with herby goodness!
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Pizzas

Plate of our vegan pizza made with veggies and homemade sausage
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Gluten-Free Vegan Sausage Pizza
Looking to upgrade pizza night? This vegan, gluten-free sausage pizza is the trick! Made with 9 simple, whole food ingredients, customizable toppings, and BIG flavor!
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Cutting board with Butternut Squash Veggie Pizza made with chickpeas and broccolini
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Butternut Squash Veggie Pizza
10-ingredient pizza that’s perfect for late summer and fall. Butternut squash sauce adds a colorful, savory-sweet base, while broccolini, chickpeas, and onion add texture, fiber, and protein. A healthy, plant-based meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Slices of Vegan Pizza on a parchment-lined plate
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My Favorite Vegan Pizza
The BEST vegan pizza made with a garlic-herb crust, simple tomato sauce, TONS of sauteed veggies, and vegan parmesan cheese. Thin crust, tons of flavor, and ridiculously satisfying.
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Sides

Batch of homemade Vegan Pesto Breadsticks on a parchment-lined cutting board
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Vegan Pesto Parmesan Breadsticks
Simple vegan pesto breadsticks topped with vegan parmesan cheese. Wholesome, dairy-free ingredients that mimic the flavor of traditional breadsticks perfectly.
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Bowl of Creamy Vegan Ranch dressing surrounded by fresh chopped vegetables for dipping
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Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free!)
Creamy, oil-free vegan ranch requiring just 10 simple ingredients and 1 bowl with BIG flavor! The perfect dairy-free dressing for salads, vegetables, and more!
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Close up shot of a slice of vegan cherry tomato bruschetta
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Easy Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Vibrant and satisfying Italian-inspired bruschetta. An easy summer appetizer or snack, with just 15 minutes and 6 ingredients required!
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Plate of vegan parmesan and herb polenta fries
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Vegan Parmesan and Herb Polenta Fries
Easy polenta fries seasoned with vegan parmesan cheese and herbs! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, SO delicious! Just 4 ingredients required!
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Plate of our delicious Vegan Meatballs in marinara sauce topped with parsley
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The Best Vegan Meatballs
Tender, flavorful, 10-ingredient vegan meatballs made with quinoa and black beans! Infused with fresh herbs, tomato paste, and spices for big flavor. The perfect meatless meatball for pasta, sandwiches, and more!
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Big plate of Vegan Cashew Alfredo made with zucchini noodles
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30-Minute Cashew Alfredo
Creamy, saucy cashew alfredo in 30 minutes! The perfect plant-based sauce for all your pasta night needs.
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Big plate of Gluten-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta topped with fresh basil
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (V + GF)
Simple, 6-ingredient Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta that comes together in 20 minutes! An easy, healthy vegan, gluten-free lunch or dinner.
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Close up shot of a bite of penne arrabbiata
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Easy Penne Arrabbiata
Perfect arrabbiata sauce made in 1 pot with 8 pantry staples. Incredibly spicy, garlicky, vibrant tomato flavor. Gluten-free friendly and naturally vegan.
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Holding a wooden spoon of vegan pink pasta over a pan
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Creamy Vegan Pink Pasta (30 Minutes!)
Creamy, cheesy, savory, and PINK vegan pasta! A quick and easy, plant-based, and oh-so-comforting side or main. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
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Fork and knife on a plate for cutting into a Vegan Zucchini Boat
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Easy Vegan Zucchini Boats
Hearty yet light, these EASY vegan zucchini boats are seared then stuffed with flavorful marinara and our homemade vegan sausage, then baked until bubbly and tender. The ultimate side or main for Italian night. Just 10 ingredients required!
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Wooden spoon on a platter of our heirloom tomato panzanella recipe
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Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad
All of the flavors of classic caprese married into a summery panzanella salad featuring ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic vinaigrette! Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required.
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Vintage fork in a bowl of our avocado pesto pasta salad recipe
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Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad
A quick, light, and flavorful pasta made with an herby avocado pesto! Just 10 simple ingredients required and seasonally adaptable!
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Using salad tongs to pick up a serving of our delicious Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
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Chickpea Caesar Salad
This Chickpea Caesar Salad is ready in just 30 minutes! Kale provides a hearty base while the zesty cashew Caesar dressing brings the whole dish to life. The perfect side to any main!
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Sprinkling pepitas for our Simple Green Salad recipe
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Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
When a meal needs something extra, consider this your go-to side. Fresh greens and vegetables dressed in a simple lemon vinaigrette pair with just about any meal. Ready in just 10 minutes.
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Platter of Grilled Romaine Salad topped with Lemon Herbed Beans and a drizzle of vegan Caesar Dressing
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Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Herbed White Beans
Grilled romaine salad with a smoky, charred flavor, topped with lemon-herb white beans and a quick Caesar dressing! Ready in 30 minutes and BIG flavor!
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Pizza-Inspired Recipes

Close up shot of a Vegan Pizza Burger on a ciabatta bun with parsley and marinara
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Easy Pizza Burgers
Hearty pizza burgers made with whole food ingredients like chickpeas, parsley, and marinara sauce. Just 30 minutes required for this flavorful plant-based meal!
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Plate with a grain-free Balsamic Portobello Pizza beside vegan parmesan, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction
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Balsamic-Marinated Portobello Pizzas
Incredibly flavorful balsamic-marinated portobello pizzas with roasted veggies, red sauce, and vegan cheese! Just 10 ingredients required!
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Platter of our flavorful Vegan Eggplant Mini Pizzas
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Crispy Gluten-Free Eggplant Pizzas
Crispy 10-ingredient eggplant pizzas that are gluten-free and vegan! Cornmeal and vegan parmesan crusted, baked till crispy, a delicious side or main!
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Baking sheet with a Vegan Portobello Pizza
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Vegan Portobello Pizzas
8-ingredient vegan and gluten-free pizzas that are entirely plant-based. Roasted portobello crust, savory tomato sauce, fresh vegetables, and vegan parmesan!
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Grabbing a slice of gluten-free vegan Socca Pizza from a plate
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Socca Pizza with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto
A grain- and gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza with chickpea flour crust, vegan pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes! Just 10 ingredients required!
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If you give any of these pizza recipes a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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