Delicious Homemade Pizza With Plant-Based Beyond Beef

Liza is a homemaker. She has an obsession with coffee and loves photography, baking, cooking, and writing.

Pizza Is America's Favorite Comfort Food

Perhaps not surprisingly, pizza is among the top 10 comfort foods in the United States. I love pizza as much as the next person, and I especially love it in the wintertime. The cold winter months are the perfect time for comforting home-cooked meals. Homemade pizza is not only economical, but you can easily customize it by adding your favorite toppings.

My Go-To Pizza Crust

This recipe is my go-to pizza crust whenever I want a homemade pizza quick. It never fails me, and it works out great on busy weeknights. By the way, the dough can be stored in the freezer for months. All you have to do is wrap it nice and tight with cling wrap. When you're ready to make the pizza, take the dough out, thaw it, and start rolling again.

Plant-Based Beyond Beef

My first trial with Beyond Beef as a pizza topping worked out really well. I thought the plant-based meat was delicious, and I think it's the best solution for people who want to decrease the amount of red meat in their diet. The patties are made from plant-based protein that is soy-free, gluten-free, and 100% vegan.

I hope you will try the recipe and love it as much as we do!

Ingredients

For the yeast mixture:

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar

For the dough:

• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
• 1 to 2 cups pasta sauce of your choice (I used marinara sauce)
• 1 medium bowl veggies (mushroom, green and yellow bell pepper, white or red onions, olive, and jalapeño or serrano thinly sliced)
• 1 plant-based Beyond Beef patty

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture dissolve for 5 minutes.
2. Add the bread flour, salt, and olive oil in the yeast mixture and beat the mixture at a lower speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Continue mixing for another 5 minutes at a medium speed, or until it is all combined.
4. Transfer the dough onto a baking mat or floured surface.
5. Knead the dough for 1 to 2 minutes before putting it on a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rest for 1 hour to let it double in size.
6. Pre-heat the oven at 425°F.
7. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and roll the dough using a rolling pin.
8. Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle that is about 1/8-inch thick.
9. Transfer the dough on a pizza baking pan. Use a spatula to spread the sauce evenly on the dough.
10. Start topping the first dough with the shredded Parmesan, cheddar, and sliced veggies.
11. Break up the Beyond Beef patty into small pieces and scatter on the top of the other topping.
12. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust has turned golden brown.
13. Cut into slices and serve warm.

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Comments

Liza (author) from USA on December 13, 2020:

Layne, my husband, and I become a regular eater of plant-based food. We have tried different brands and different products. As for plant-based meat, our favorite brand is Beyond Meat. I think it's the best substitute for people who's craving to eat meat in their diet. Thanks for commenting!

Liza (author) from USA on December 13, 2020:

I love making pizza at home. Ever since my husband has had some bad experiences with the delivery pizza, I decide it's time to ditch it and go for a homemade. I hope you'll try it, Sp.

Laynie H from Bend, Oregon on December 13, 2020:

Wow, thanks for suggesting the plant-based beyond meat. I've tried their sausage and burger patties. Good to know they offer a nice alternative for pizza topping. I like that they are GF.

Sp Greaney from Ireland on December 13, 2020:

This looks delicious. It's so easy to make too which is always great when it come to a recipe.

Liza (author) from USA on December 13, 2020:

The beyond meat was absolutely amazing! We are trying to reduce eating red meat and plant-based meat is a great invention. We love it!

Liza (author) from USA on December 13, 2020:

You're welcome, Alnajda.

Liza (author) from USA on December 13, 2020:

Thank you, Benazir.

Liza (author) from USA on December 13, 2020:

The pizza was delicious, Peggy. We have some leftovers and my husband took it to work for lunch!

Nigel Koay from Malaysia on December 11, 2020:

Although i'm not vegan, but i'm interested to try beyond meat's products, by the way, the pizza looks delicious! now i have a reason to try beyond meat haha. Thanks for the recipe!

Alnajda Kadi from Tirana Albania on December 11, 2020:

Thank you for sharing this recipe.

Benazir Marjan from Dhaka on December 11, 2020:

Just lovely !

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on December 11, 2020:

Wow! This pizza looks delicious! Thanks for your recipe.