Vegan Pumpkin Chickpea Pizza
Who says pumpkin is just for desserts? Substitute pumpkin and chickpeas for mozzarella and sauce for a fresh take on pizza.
Ingredients
- Easy Vegan Pizza Dough (see post for link)
For the pumpkin sauce
- 3/4 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Fresh squeezed lemon juice
For the seasoned chickpeas
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Pizza toppings
- 1/2 Small red onion, sliced
- 2 Tbsp Vegan Parmesan
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil to garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the pumpkin purée, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, onion, and garlic powder. Stir together until all the ingredients are combined.
- In a second small bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, olive oil, and smoked paprika. Mix together until all the chickpeas are seasoned.
- Roll out the prepared pizza dough and spread the pumpkin puree on top. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on the pizza.
- Add the seasoned chickpeas, sliced red onion, and sprinkle with vegan Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the pizza on a stone or a lined baking sheet at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 16-18 minutes or until the crust edges are slightly browned. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and serve.
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