Best Vegan Pizza Recipe Ideas

Best Vegan Pizza Recipe Ideas

It’s no secret that the plant-based movement is on the rise in Australia. We’re the third fastest-growing vegan market in the world, with a 9.6% growth rate. The opportunity isn’t just limited to the foodservice industry, with the vegan packaged food market in Australia expected to reach $215 million before 2020

With the rise of the flexitarianism and an ever-growing range of dietary requirements to cater to, adapting your menu to consumer demand has never been more vital.
 
Why you should add a vegan option to your menu:
By adding a tasty, healthy vegan option to your menu, you can create an innovative solution that will appeal to a much wider customer base, here are just a few reasons why you should add a vegan option to your menu:

  • A restaurant that caters to vegans is much more likely to appeal to group bookings where there may be a variety of dietary requirements that need to be met.
  • General word of mouth is a powerful tool; a tasty vegan choice can do wonders for your reputation amongst the vegan community.
  • Most vegan options are generally cheaper with a wider profit margin – our Il Uno Artisan Pizza bases are dairy and egg free, all you need is some vegan cheese (optional!) and a few simple ingredients that will most likely already be at your disposal.

 

Check out some of our easy vegan recipes below, made using our 100% natural Il Uno Vegetable Artisan Pizza Bases and Plain Bases!

 

IL UNO ARTISAN PLAIN BASE 


Vegan Taco Pizza Recipe
Turn the heat up and serve this Tex Mex inspired vegan pizza that combines the best of both worlds - tacos and pizza! 

What you need:
  • Il Uno Artisan 12" Plain Base
  • Tomato Paste - 1 cup
  • Vegan Cheese - 20g/1/2 cup
  • Quorn Mince - 40g/1/2 cup
  • Red Onion - 15g/1/4 cup
  • Capsicum - 15g/1/4 cup
  • Fresh Chilli - 10g/1 tsp
  • Taco Sauce - 14g/1 tbsp
  • Avocado - 2 tbsps
    What you do:

    Defrost your pizza base and cover in the tomato paste, then evenly scatter the vegan cheese and Quorn mince over the base. Add the red onion, capsicum, and fresh chilli, then bake (turning 180 degrees halfway through cooking). Carefully remove from your Il Uno Express Oven and finish with a zig zag of taco sauce and dollops of smashed avocado. 

     

      Vegan Caprese Pizza

      With simple ingredients and oh so tasty flavours, this easy vegan Caprese pizza recipe will be a welcome addition to any menu!

      What you need:
      • Il Uno Artisan Plain Pizza Base
      • Olive Oil - 30g/2tbsp
      • Vegan Cheese - 20g/1/2 cup
      • Tomatoes (thinly sliced) - 40g/1/2 cup
      • Balsamic Glaze - 30g/1 tbsp
      • Fresh Shredded Basil - 10g/1/4 cup
        What you do: 
        Drizzle olive oil over the base and add the crushed garlic, sparsely add a thin layer of vegan mozzarella and the thinly sliced tomato. Bake and serve with a drizzling of balsamic glaze and generous amounts of shredded basil.   

         

        Il Uno Artisan Vegetable Pizza Base - Cauliflower

        Vegan BBQ Cauliflower Pizza
        This vegan BBQ pizza recipe is loaded with cauliflower and is the perfect alternative for those who want a plant-based BBQ fix. Mix and match toppings if you feel like really making this recipe your own!

        What you need:
          What you do:

          Defrost your pizza base and cover in the tomato paste, then evenly scatter the vegan cheese and Quorn mince over the base. Add the red onion, capsicum, and fresh chilli, then bake (turning 180 degrees halfway through cooking). Carefully remove from your Il Uno Express Oven and finish with a zig zag of taco sauce and dollops of smashed avocado. 

           

          Some handy little vegan facts: