Vegan Crustless Pizza Bowl

 Time

• Prep: 10–15 minutes

• Cook: 20–25 minutes

• Total: ~35 minutes

Servings

• 2 large bowls or 3 smaller ones

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 Ingredients

Base

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Veggies (mix & match)

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)

• 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)

• ½ cup zucchini, diced or sliced

• ½ cup black olives, sliced (optional)

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional but great)

Protein (choose one or combine)

• 1 cup chickpeas, drained & rinsed

• OR 1 cup vegan sausage, sliced

• OR ½ cup lentils, cooked

• OR ½ block firm tofu, crumbled and lightly seasoned

Sauce & Seasoning

• 1½ cups marinara or pizza sauce (check it’s vegan)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼–½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional heat)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Cheesy Element (pick one)

• ½–¾ cup vegan shredded mozzarella

• OR ¼ cup nutritional yeast

• OR both (extra savory, highly recommended)

Optional Toppings (post-bake)

• Fresh basil

• Vegan parmesan

• Chili oil or chili flakes

• Drizzle of balsamic glaze

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 Instructions

1. Preheat

• Oven: 375°F / 190°C

• Lightly grease an oven-safe skillet or baking dish

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2. Sauté the Base

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet

• Add onion → cook 3–4 minutes until soft

• Add garlic → cook 30 seconds until fragrant

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3. Cook Veggies & Protein

• Add mushrooms first (they release moisture)

• Cook 4–5 minutes until browned

• Add remaining veggies + protein

• Season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, paprika, and chili flakes

• Cook another 5–7 minutes until everything is tender

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4. Sauce It

• Stir in marinara sauce

• Simmer 3–5 minutes so flavors meld

• Taste and adjust seasoning

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5. Add Cheese

• Turn off heat

• Stir in nutritional yeast or sprinkle vegan cheese evenly on top

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6. Bake

• Transfer to oven (if not already oven-safe)

• Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned on top

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7. Finish & Serve

• Let cool 5 minutes

• Top with basil, vegan parm, or balsamic glaze

• Eat straight from the bowl like the pizza rebel you are

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 Variations

High-Protein

• Double chickpeas or tofu

• Add hemp seeds on top after baking

Low-Carb

• Skip chickpeas

• Add more mushrooms, spinach, or cauliflower

Spicy Pizza Bowl

• Spicy marinara

• Jalapeños

• Chili oil drizzle

White Pizza Bowl

• Use cashew cream + garlic instead of marinara

• Add spinach and mushrooms

• Extra nutritional yeast

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 Meal Prep Tips

• Keeps 4 days in the fridge

• Reheats beautifully in microwave or oven

• Great over quinoa, rice, or cauliflower rice if you want it extra filling