Vegan BBQ Tofu Pizza
Crispy thin-crust pizza topped with smoky BBQ sauce, seared spiced tofu, and fresh vegetables makes for a satisfying plant-based meal. A drizzle of cashew cream adds richness in place of dairy cheese. The whole pizza is ready in roughly 45 minutes, including prep.
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet or Frying Pan
- Blender
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
Ingredients
For the BBQ Tofu:
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu pressed and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup vegan BBQ sauce choose a smoky or spicy variety
For the Cashew Cream:
- ¾ cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
For the Pizza:
- 1 round pizza dough store-bought or homemade, about 12-inch round
- ⅓ cup vegan BBQ sauce for spreading on the base
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add tofu cubes and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low, add 1/3 cup BBQ sauce, and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain the soaked cashews and blend with water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt until silky smooth. Set aside. This is your cashew cream.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Transfer it to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Spread 1/3 cup BBQ sauce over the dough. Layer with BBQ tofu, sliced red onions, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is crisp and golden brown, and toppings are caramelized.
- Drizzle with cashew cream and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Press tofu between paper towels and a heavy object for best texture.
- Add smoked paprika or chipotle powder to tofu for added depth.
- Don’t overload toppings; it helps maintain a crisp crust.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 856mgPotassium: 544mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg
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