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vegan brussels sprouts caesar pita pizza

Brussels sprout caesar pita pizza (vegan nut-free caesar)

This Brussels sprout Caesar Pita Pizza recipe is a whole new spin on an old classic and turns it into a healthy pizza.  Made with Pitas, Brussels sprouts, sunflower seeds, vegan Parmesan cheese and an healthy, easy Tahini Caesar dressing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For Tahini Caesar dressing
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup white beans
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • zest from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/2 tsp nori flakes
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp black salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Other ingredients
  • 4 pitas
  • 8 Brussels sprouts
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese I used the brand Follow Your Heart
  • 4 tsp sunflower seeds I used toasted and salted for more flavor
  • lemon zest to taste to top the pizzas with

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425℉
PREPARE THE TAHINI CAESAR DRESSING
  1. This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of dressing
  2. Simply combine 2 tbsp of tahini, 1/4 cup cooked white beans, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, zest from half a lemon, 1/2 tsp nori flakes, 1 tsp capers, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/8 tsp black salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1 clove of fresh garlic, and 1/2 tbsp of Nutritional yeast in a blender. Mix on high for 30 seconds to one minute, or until the dressing is creamy and smooth.
    vegan tahini caesar dressing in a blender
  3. Set aside.
    vegan tahini Caesar salad
PREPARE THE BRUSSELS SPROUTS
  1. Wash and dry 8 Brussels sprouts. Then slice them nice and thin.
    Place them in a bowl and combine with 2 tsp olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
BUILD THE PIZZA
  1.  Lay out 4 pitas on a flat surface. Top each one with 1 1/2 tbsp of caesar dressing (6 tbsp total). Spread dressing out so the pita is evenly covered.
  2. Evenly sprinkle 1 tbsp of vegan parmesan cheese on each pizza (4 tbsp total)
  3. Top each pita with equal amounts of the seasoned Brussels sprouts. 
  4. Top each pita with 1 tsp of sunflower seeds (4 tsp total)
    vegan brussels sprouts caesar pita pizza before baking
BAKE THE BRUSSELS SPROUT CAESAR PITA PIZZA
  1. Place the 4 Brussels sprout caesar pita pizzas on a baking tray and place in a preheated oven set at 425ºF. Bake for 8-10 minutes. 
    vegan brussels sprouts caesar pita pizza in the pizza
  2. Pita pizzas will be ready when the pitas are starting to become a golden brown.
  3. Remove from oven when ready.
  4. Caesar pizza with lemon zest and a drizzle of extra dressing. 
    vegan brussels sprouts caesar pita pizza
  5. Serve and enjoy!
    vegan brussels sprouts caesar pita pizza