Vegan Thai Pizza with Peanut Sauce and Colorful Veggies
Discover a vibrant fusion of flavors with this Vegan Thai Pizza. Featuring a creamy peanut sauce, tofu, non-dairy cheese, and colorful veggies, it reimagines pizza with bold Thai-inspired tastes for an exceptional plant-based delight.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter natural
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
For the Pizza Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
For the Pizza Toppings:
- 1/2 cup non-dairy cheese shredded
- 1 block tofu diced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup carrots julienned
- 1/2 cup bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts
Instructions
Prepare the Peanut Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, agave syrup, and chili flakes until smooth. Set aside.
Make the Pizza Dough:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil, and stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Tofu:
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Add diced tofu and toss to coat.
- Spread the tofu on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
Assemble the Pizza:
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Place the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread a generous layer of peanut sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle with non-dairy cheese, then add tofu, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with cilantro and crushed peanuts.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For gluten-free pizza, use cauliflower or almond flour for the crust.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or add tempeh instead of tofu.