Vegan Jackfruit Pizza with Basil Recipe
Who said vegan pizza can’t rock your world? This jackfruit masterpiece smashes cheesy cravings without dairy drama or animal guilt. Basil’s fresh kick adds flair. Ready to flip your pizza expectations and serve some plant-powered magic? Forget the boring, get ready for a crusty, saucy, jackfruit-packed delight that’s guilt-free and gloriously green. It’s like your taste buds just signed up for a vegan fiesta. Bonus: it’s easy, quick, and makes you look like a kitchen goddess. No animals harmed, just pure plant-based indulgence on your plate. Let’s dive into this flavor explosion, shall we?
Vegan Jackfruit Pizza with Basil Recipe
This vegan jackfruit pizza brings tangy, meaty jackfruit, fresh basil, and a crispy crust together. Perfect for casual dinners or impressing plant-based guests.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough store-bought or homemade — 1 ball (about 12 inches)
- Canned young green jackfruit — 1 cup drained and shredded
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves — 2 minced
- Tomato sauce — ½ cup
- Fresh basil leaves — ½ cup roughly chopped
- Vegan mozzarella cheese shredded — 1 cup
- Red chili flakes — 1 teaspoon optional, for sass
- Salt — ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon
- Lemon juice — 1 teaspoon to brighten jackfruit flavor
- Nutritional yeast — 2 tablespoons for cheesy punch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shredded jackfruit, salt, pepper, and chili flakes; cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and nutritional yeast; cook another 2 minutes.
- Roll out pizza dough on floured surface to 12-inch circle.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving edges bare.
- Evenly distribute the jackfruit mixture over the sauce.
- Sprinkle vegan mozzarella generously on top.
- Bake on a tray or pizza stone for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melted.
- Remove, scatter fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Magnesium: 7%
Additional Tips
- For extra flavor, drizzle balsamic glaze after baking.
- Swap jackfruit for mushrooms if you want a different texture.
- Use fresh dough if you have time—it’s a game-changer.
- Nutritional yeast adds cheesy depth without dairy, so don’t skip it!
- Basil goes on last to keep that fresh, green punch.
