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.