Skinny Buffalo Mushroom Pizza
This skinny buffalo mushroom pizza falls into my favorites category, but who doesn’t love low-calorie pizza? It’s a lighter, vegan way to enjoy pizza. Simple and fast, perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch.
Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2
Skinny Buffalo Mushroom Pizza Ingredients:
1 lb. mushrooms, your favorite
7 oz. extra firm tofu
3 tsp olive oil
4 tsp hot sauce, your favorite
1 tsp nutritional yeast
2 whole grain or sprouted tortillas
3 cloves of garlic, minced
¾ cups cauliflower
¾ cup kale, chopped into strips
¼ cup basil
1 cup cheese, your choice of vegan, plant-based, or regular (dairy) cheese
Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
Prepare the Pizza
1. Preheat the oven to 375 Fahrenheit.
2. Slice tofu in ¼ inch slabs, press between paper towels to reduce the moisture.
3. Slice into smaller cubes.
4. Dice or slice your mushrooms.
5. Heat your favorite skillet to medium/medium-high heat and add 1 tsp of olive oil.
6. Once the oil is warm, add tamari and hot sauce.
7. Sauté until brown.
8. Set to the side.
9. Place tortillas on a surface individually and drizzle with the remaining oil. **Use a pastry brush to evenly distribute the oil.
10. Spread the garlic evenly over your tortillas.
11. Repeat the last step with cauliflower.
12. Add a touch of sea salt.
13. Spread your basil and kale.
14. Then add your mushrooms and the tofu sauce.
15. Top with your choice of cheese.
Bake
1. Place each pizza directly on the oven rack.
2. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven.
VOILA! You have yourself a beautiful, healthy, easy, skinny pizza.
Enjoy!
Kesy Curtis: I began my journey at Growing Spaces in 2007. I have worked in several departments over the years. I love working for a company that embraces the new business culture, supports sustainability, and enables people to become self-sufficient. Working at Growing Spaces has really helped me feel fulfilled in my passion for helping adults and children know what is in their food and where it comes from. I am a Colorado native and in addition to working at Growing Spaces, I own my own spa and pool business. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my daughter and family, camping, fishing, and anything to do with the outdoors.
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