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.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
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
PREPARE THE TAHINI CAESAR DRESSING
This recipe makes about 1/2 cup of dressing
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.
Set aside.
PREPARE THE BRUSSELS SPROUTS
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
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.
Evenly sprinkle 1 tbsp of vegan parmesan cheese on each pizza (4 tbsp total)
Top each pita with equal amounts of the seasoned Brussels sprouts.
Top each pita with 1 tsp of sunflower seeds (4 tsp total)
BAKE THE BRUSSELS SPROUT CAESAR PITA PIZZA
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.
Pita pizzas will be ready when the pitas are starting to become a golden brown.
Remove from oven when ready.
Caesar pizza with lemon zest and a drizzle of extra dressing.
Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Brussels sprout, Caesar, Caesar dressing, pita, pita pizza, tahini, tahini dressing, vegan cheese