Gluten Free Vegan Sausage Pizza

The result is an incredibly comforting meal made with 9 real, whole food ingredients that taste AMAZING. Let us show you how it’s done!

Pizza Crust

For this version, we used Simple Mills Gluten-Free Crust (NOT SPONSORED, we just love it!) to keep it quick and easy so we could focus on the homemade toppings. But if you prefer homemade crust and want to minimize prep on pizza night, you could make and freeze our Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Pizza Crust in advance. To make the Simple Mills dough, simply add the box mix to a mixing bowl with vinegar and oil (olive or avocado are good choices). Then add water a little at a time until it becomes a semi-tacky dough that doesn’t stick to your fingers or crumble. Once the dough is the right consistency, form it into a disc and place it on a baking sheet between two sheets of parchment paper. Then use a rolling pin (or a tall, smooth glass) to roll it out to about 1/4-inch thick. Then bake it for 12-14 minutes, depending on whether you prefer a softer or more crispy crust.

Toppings

For toppings, we like to use homemade vegan sausage, jarred marinara, sautéed veggies, and homemade cashew ricotta. Serious flavor bomb! But there’s room for flexibility here! While homemade tends to be more flavorful and wholesome, using store-bought alternatives is an option for added convenience. We like having the best of both worlds and tend to prep the vegan sausage, ricotta, and parmesan in advance to use throughout the week in various meals. Making the sautéed veggies is super quick and simple! Add bell pepper and onion to a skillet and sauté in oil (or water) with salt and your favorite seasonings. Oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and other Italian seasonings pair nicely. Or, if you prefer crunchier veggies, you can also skip this step and add the raw peppers and onions to the pizza. Once the crust is partially baked and the sauce and toppings are prepped, it’s ready for assembly! To assemble, add marinara sauce to the crust and spread it into an even layer. Then top with the veggies, vegan sausage, and a dollop of nut cheese (optional but recommended for added richness). Then bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. After baking, we like to add vegan parmesan, red pepper flakes, and freshly chopped basil for an extra something special. We hope you LOVE this pizza! It’s:Quick & easyRichSavorySatisfyingCustomizable& the ULTIMATE comfort food! It’s perfect for vegan pizza night and plenty filling on its own. But it would also pair well with our Simple Green Salad, Chickpea Caesar Salad, or Grilled Romaine Caesar.