Vegan Truffle Bbq Garlic & Shiitake Pizza

Have you always been curious in making vegan pizzas at home? If so this recipe is for you!

Why you will love this

• Ingredients are easily accessible.
• Ready in under 30 mins.
• Will bring your family and friends together.
• A fusion of bbq, truffle and your favorite food of all time. The pizza 🍕 
• it is Vegan and it will inspire who ever you share it with that vegan food can be tasty. 

What you need

• Trader Joes Vegan Plain dough - Skip all the meticulous processes of pizza doughery. For now just get the pre made one from Trader Joe’s just to get your self a head start on making your own pizza.
• Trader Joe’s Truffled BBQ Sauce - Always keep an eye out for some new TJ products like this one!
• Marinara - A good pizza always has marinara
• Shiitake Mushrooms - shiitakes are flavorful and hearty in texture that will go perfectly with our bbq sauce.
• Onions - Our staple aromatic. The start of a good dish always starts with sautéing some of these. 
• Arugula - also called rocket will add a refreshing peppery zing to this very special pizza. 

Steps

1. Dust your workstation with flour and lay out your dough. Stretch by hand or rolling pin. Be mindful and relaxed. Be one with the dough.
2. Spread Marinara evenly all across your rustic pie, sprinkle with vegan cheese of your choice. We will get into making our own vegan cheese in future posts.
3. Pop it in your preheated oven. If you got an Ooni or Gozney that’s fantastic. But for starters, we will be using our conventional home oven. Whack it up to hi, preheat including the baking tray.
4. Take the preheated baking tray out of the oven using your mittens or pot holder. Transfer your pie from the work station to the hot tray and bake on high for 10 mins watching and turning if necessary.
5. Prepare topping by sautéing garlic and shiitakes in a hot pan with olive oil. Deglaze as you please with balsamic or wine.
6. If the sides of pizza is browned enough, take it out of the oven. Transfer to your serving platter. Scatter deglazed Shiitake & Garlic. Garnish with Arugula and finish with Truffled BBQ sauce. Cut it up and enjoy. 

Variations

Once you get comfortable working on pre-made doughs, you have just opened a world of possibilities with regards to pizza making. substitute roasted vegetable puree instead of marinara. Topping it with home made cheeses, a variety of greens, maybe dill or parsley. Some vegan pesto perhaps, or Chili garlic oil if your feeling extra adventurous. Stay tuned for more vegan tips and tricks! Don't forget to have fun along the way and always season and clean up as you go.

Substitution

- If you don't have shiitake mushrooms, you can use other mushroom varieties like cremini or portobello mushrooms.

- Feel free to experiment with different vegan cheeses based on your preference. Vegan mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend of cheeses can work well.

- If you don't have truffle oil, you can omit it or substitute with a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor.

FAQ

1. Can I make the pizza dough from scratch? Absolutely! You can find various vegan pizza dough recipes online or in cookbooks. Follow the instructions for making the dough, let it rise, and then proceed with the pizza recipe.

2. Can I add other toppings to the pizza? Of course! This recipe serves as a base, and you can customize it with additional toppings like sliced onions, bell peppers, or vegan sausage crumbles. Get creative and add your favorite ingredients.

3. How do I store leftovers? If you have any leftover pizza, allow it to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before enjoying.

Storage

- If you have leftover pizza, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

- To freeze the pizza, wrap individual slices or the whole pizza tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave.

Enjoy your delicious vegan truffle BBQ garlic & shiitake pizza, and feel free to make it your own by adding your favorite toppings and flavors!