Cheeseless Pizza

Name: Cheeseless Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Pizza dough; ½ cup Pizza sauce (easy no-cook pizza sauce); ¼ Zucchini; ½ Bell Pepper; ¼ Red onion (medium); 6 oz Oyster mushrooms; 6 oz Asparagus; 1 tsp Greek seasoning; Salt and Pepper to taste; Semolina flour (for dusting)

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This easy cheeseless pizza recipe puts a fun and nutritious twist on traditional pizza and is a meal the whole family will love! In just 30 minutes or less, you will have a delicious veggie- and flavor-packed pizza without the dairy. It is the perfect answer to a quick, family-friendly meal!

Cheeseless pizza on a white pizza plate topped with tomato sauce, bell pepper strips, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, red onion, and basil. More fresh ingredients are next to it.

For more fun, easy, and family-friendly pizza recipes, be sure to check out our pesto pizza and our Mediterranean hummus pizza!

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What to expect?
Ingredients
Instructions
Cooking tips
Variations
Serving ideas
Equipment
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Cheeseless Pizza

What to expect?

Who said that you need cheese to make a good pizza? This recipe will prove the exact opposite: A cheeseless pizza can be just as delicious and versatile as mozzarella cheese-packed pizzas from your local pizzeria!

In place of cheese, we top tender and crunchy pizza dough with flavorful sauce, colorful veggies, and tender gyro “meat” made from oyster mushrooms. We then bake it to perfection in 15 minutes or less. It is so good you won’t even notice the cheese is missing!

Why you will love this cheeseless pizza recipe:

It is dairy-free – Those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance can also enjoy this cheeseless pizza because it contains no dairy!
It is vegan-friendly – This recipe is 100% dairy and meat-free, making it a perfect pizza for those on a vegan diet.
It is nutritious – Unlike a regular pizza, this cheeseless pizza is low in fat and packed with veggies.
It is easy to make – This recipe requires only nine ingredients and 30 minutes of your time.
It is customizable – There are countless ways to customize this pizza and make it your own. See the Variations section below for inspiration!

Cheeseless pizza on a white pizza plate topped with tomato sauce, bell pepper strips, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, red onion, and basil.

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Ingredients

This easy cheeseless pizza recipe only requires nine simple ingredients. However, you can add or omit ingredients based on your personal taste! Check the Variations section for more ideas on how to dress your pizza.

Pizza dough – You can use store-bought dough, but nothing beats homemade. Try our easy Neapolitan pizza dough recipe or our best-ever gluten-free pizza crust.
Pizza sauce – Our no-cook tomato pizza sauce takes just five minutes!
Zucchini
Bell pepper – You can use yellow, orange, green, or red bell pepper, orange, or green peppers (or a combination of all three)!
Red onion (medium)
Oyster mushrooms
Asparagus
Greek seasoning
Semolina flour – You will use this for dusting the dough.

🛒 You can find detailed measurements for all ingredients in the printable version of the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Instructions

Making cheeseless pizza

Wash and slice the zucchini and bell pepper. Then, peel and size the red onion. Lastly, tear the oyster mushrooms into shreds.
Wash and snap the end of the asparagus off. Cut them into 3-inch long pieces.
Pan-fry the zucchini, bell pepper slices, asparagus, and oyster mushrooms. We used the seasoning from our vegan gyros recipe.
If you use our homemade pizza dough recipe, make the dough and proof it according to the instructions there. Then continue from here.
Place the dough on a flat, lightly floured surface and lightly dust it with semolina or cornmeal. Sprinkle the top with flour, if needed (or turn the dough upside-down).
Use your fingertips to gently depress the dough ball while stretching and pulling to create a 10-inch circle (approximate). If you prefer a bubbly outer crust, do not depress the edges.

Two hands are shaping the pizza dough on a lightly floured wooden pizza peel.

Preheat the oven to 390 Fahrenheit (ca. 200 °C).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and transfer the pizza crust dough to the tray by hand. Gently arrange it back to a circle shape.
Spread the pizza sauce across the dough evenly. Add the grilled zucchini, asparagus, oyster mushroom, bell pepper, and red onion on top.

Pizza on a wooden baker's peel topped with tomato sauce, bell pepper strips, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, red onion.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the outer crust starts to turn color. Can you see the airy, fluffy crust?

A slice of cheeseless pizza from the side topped with tomato sauce, bell pepper strips, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, red onion, and basil.

Cooking tips

Use a pizza stone! – We recommend using a pizza stone in the highest position of the oven since you will have the best pizza if you can manage to bake it on the highest heat possible. The pizza stone is already hot when you place the pizza dough on top resulting in a perfect crispy bottom crust. Read our pizza dough recipe for more details on how to bake a pizza with a pizza stone.
If you prefer not to have a bubbly outer crust, poke small holes in the crust with a fork before putting it in the oven.
Use umami toppings with a “meaty” texture for the best flavor and pizza.
Once baked, move it to a wire rack or wooden board to cool down while preserving the crust’s crispiness.

Sliced cheeseless pizza on a white pizza plate topped with tomato sauce, bell pepper strips, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, red onion, and basil. More fresh ingredients are next to it.

Variations

There are many ways you can dress up this cheeseless pizza. Whether you have a dietary restriction or preference or want to change up the flavor, you can customize it by trying one or more of the variations below:

With different sauce: Instead of tomato sauce, use a swirl of spinach pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto. Or, spread on creamy hummus as we do in our Mediterranean hummus pizza recipe.
With different veggies – Add other fresh and flavorful veggies, such as sliced and roasted eggplant, roasted mushrooms, broccoli, sweet potatoes, or butternut squash. You can also use canned vegetables such as sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, or capers.
With fruit – Believe it or not, fruit is another delicious topping for pizza! Try topping your pizza with sliced pineapple, berries, or figs.
With fresh herbs or leafy greens: For extra flavor, sprinkle on fresh herbs such as fresh basil, oregano, or arugula after baking. You can also add fresh spinach leaves to make it even more nutritious!

Sliced cheeseless pizza on a white pizza plate topped with tomato sauce, bell pepper strips, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, red onion, and basil. A hand is holding one slice.

Serving ideas

Before serving, drizzle the pizza with extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
Brush the crust with melted garlic butter while it is hot.
Add a kick of spice by sprinkling on crushed red pepper flakes or drizzling it with sriracha or other hot chili sauce.
Serve it alongside a leafy green side salad or our fruity quinoa berry salad.

Equipment

Iron pizza stone – A pizza stone give the pizza an extra crispy bottom.
Pizza oven – If you do not have a pizza oven, you can use a regular oven as we do in this recipe. While Ooni pizza ovens are quite popular, we have a cheaper brand. And it gives us delicious pizzas effortlessly.
Baker’s peel – Using a pizza peel makes transporting the pizza to the pizza stone easier.

Storing tips

While pizza is always best when served fresh and hot out of the oven, the good news is that you can still enjoy it later if you have leftovers! For food safety, you should not attempt to store any pizza left at room temperature for more than two hours.

In the refrigerator – Wrap leftovers in tin foil or store in an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to three days.

In the freezer – I do not recommend freezing pizza, as the crust can become soggy if the dough or the toppings release any moisture.

Reheating cold pizza – For the best quality, reheat cold pizza in a regular oven or toaster oven to maintain a crispy crust. I do not recommend reheating it in the microwave as the crust tends to become soggy.

FAQs

Can I make cheeseless pizza in advance?

You can make cheeseless pizza in advance and store it in the freezer like a grocery store frozen pizza. Reduce the baking time to 5-6 minutes, which will allow the dough to cook enough to keep its shape but will not cook it all the way through.

Is cheeseless pizza gluten-free?

You can make this pizza gluten-free by using a gluten-free pizza crust and choosing toppings that you know are gluten-free. You can never go wrong with choosing vegetables since all types are gluten-free.