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I had a wicked craving for pizza the other night.  The kind of craving that tempts you to drive to the local pizza shop in the rain and hope to heaven they can pull off a vegan pizza.

Then I remembered…  I write a food blog!  I could make a pizza myself!  *light globe*

I was in the mood for a special pizza, though.  A pizza so amazing, it would completely cure me of all junk food cravings for the week and possibly for life.

I set off for my local shop with a big bag and a big craving, but no inspiration.  I dawdled up and down the fresh food aisle long enough to be a nuisance and for a guy to suspect me of stalking (I wasn’t this time, promise), but still couldn’t settle on anything.  It had to be special.  Really special.

Suddenly it hit me… the deli section!  Antipasto!  I skipped over there pronto and discovered that they were all on sale!  It was destiny!  This pizza and I were made for each other!

With a giddy grin, I gathered up my gourmet ingredients, danced back to the kitchen, and made the best vegan pizza I have ever had.  Success!  Give it a try and see if it doesn’t make you come over all warm and fuzzy:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
  • Spread a pizza base with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil pesto (see below).  Use as much sauce as you like.  I believe the secret to a great vegan pizza is lots of sauce, so I add a lot, but you might prefer less.
  • Top with your choice of antipasto from the deli section or bought in jars, eg: sun-dried tomatoes, pitted black olives, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichoke, char-grilled capsicum strips.
  • Bake on the middle shelf in the oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy your pizza piping hot, with a glass of Shiraz, your favourite person/people in the world, and a great DVD.
  • Basil Pesto – blend all ingredients until smooth:

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • That’s amore.  ♥

    22 Comments

    1. Alexiasana

      great idea to make an antipasti pizza! looks delicious! i love antipasti, on or off the pizza 😉

    2. Christabel

      This looks amazing! I’ll have to try this, and soon!

      • vegansparkles

        You will, it’s soooo good!! Let me know what you think! 🙂

    3. Tammie

      What is your dough made of?

      • vegansparkles

        oooooh, I totally cheated and bought a ready-made one! 🙂 (I just checked the ingredients to make sure it was vegan)

    4. keepinitkind

      This pizza looks UH-MAZING! Your cheerful and “sparkly” personality really shines through on all of your posts. I just wanted to let you know that I have honored you with the Kreativ Blogger and Sunshine Blogger Awards (http://keepinitkind.com/potlucks-pals-pats-on-the-back/). Keep up the good work! 🙂

      • vegansparkles

        Oh, thank you SO much, Kristy! You just made my day! Happy Friday! 🙂

    5. Pixie

      Sounds marvelous!!

      • vegansparkles

        Super yummy – you’ve gotta try it! 🙂

    6. emmycooks

      That looks delish! And I think you’re right to go with a pre-baked crust here, or all that delicious sauce would leave the dough a soggy mess. 🙂

      • vegansparkles

        haha, exactly! I also heated the tray up in the oven while it was pre-heating, so the crust stayed nice and crispy despite the heavy load on top! 😉

      • vegansparkles

        It smells amazing too and is even yummy when cold, as lunch the next day! 🙂

    7. My Plant Based Family

      You had me at Antipasto Pizza but then I saw the picture, and then I read the recipe and I have to say this looks amazing and sure to fulfill any junk food cravings for a long time. The only possible problem is that no other pizza is likely to stand up to this one. If you served this too a friend they may stalk you until you make another one.
      I’m totally sharing this on my facebook!

      • vegansparkles

        haha, you are soooo right! I sincerely doubt I will ever want a different type of pizza now that I’ve tasted this, and one of my friends DID totally stalk me until I made it for him!! 🙂

    8. Kerry Churchill

      Love the pizza recipe.. add pine nuts and roasted pumpkin or even for the last few minutes baby spinach ( it dries out otherwise) Yummy.. my dinner tomorrow night… thanks Bec

      • vegansparkles

        Ohhhh I LOVE pine nuts and pumpkin on pizza, too! *drool*

    9. Amanda Robertson

      That looks like an awesome pizza! U will have to make this for me sis! xx

      • vegansparkles

        Sure will!!! om nom nom xxx

    10. Rachel Randolph

      We love pizza night! This looks amazing!

      • vegansparkles

        It’s sooooo good! Get some in your belly! 🙂

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