Tortilla Salad Pizza

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ABOUT THE RECIPE:

This yummy "pizza" makes a satisfying meal, with plenty of greens baked atop a crispy tortilla. It's a satisfying entrée to serve for a light lunch or quick supper. The tortilla stands in for a traditional crust, fresh greens provide a lively "salad," and white beans add a pop of plant-based protein. For extra pizzazz, sprinkle your tortilla pizza pie with homemade “Vegan Almond Parmesan!”

Serves 2

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 2, 8- to 9-inch whole-grain tortillas (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup cooked white beans (drained and rinsed if canned)
  • 2 cups well-packed spring salad greens, washed, dried, and thinly sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt , to taste
  • 1/2 sweet red or orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into 6 slices
  • 3 tablespoons shredded vegan cheese (optional)
  • Vegan Almond Parmesan (see recipe below, optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a very large, rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

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Put a tortilla on a large plate. Brush both sides of the tortilla with a thin layer of olive oil. Repeat with the second tortilla. Arrange the tortillas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. (It is OK if the tortillas are slightly overlapping.)

Put the beans in a medium-sized bowl and lightly mash them using a potato masher or large spoon. Spread half of the mashed beans in an even layer on each tortilla, leaving a slim margin around the edge for a “crust.”

Arrange half of the thinly sliced greens on top of each bean layer. Sprinkle the greens with the crushed red pepper. Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer over the greens, then sprinkle the basil, oregano, and salt over top of the tomatoes. Arrange 3 slices of sweet pepper over the tomatoes on each pizza. 

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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pizzas from the oven and top with vegan cheese (if using). Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the vegan cheese is melted. Serve at once with Vegan Almond Parmesan on the side, if desired.

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VEGAN ALMOND PARMESAN

  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed

Put the almonds and salt in a blender and process until the consistency of grated cheese is achieved. Taste and add more salt, if desired.

Ingredients

Directions

1

ABOUT THE RECIPE:

This yummy "pizza" makes a satisfying meal, with plenty of greens baked atop a crispy tortilla. It's a satisfying entrée to serve for a light lunch or quick supper. The tortilla stands in for a traditional crust, fresh greens provide a lively "salad," and white beans add a pop of plant-based protein. For extra pizzazz, sprinkle your tortilla pizza pie with homemade “Vegan Almond Parmesan!”

Serves 2

2

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2, 8- to 9-inch whole-grain tortillas (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup cooked white beans (drained and rinsed if canned)
  • 2 cups well-packed spring salad greens, washed, dried, and thinly sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt , to taste
  • 1/2 sweet red or orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into 6 slices
  • 3 tablespoons shredded vegan cheese (optional)
  • Vegan Almond Parmesan (see recipe below, optional)
3

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a very large, rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

4

Put a tortilla on a large plate. Brush both sides of the tortilla with a thin layer of olive oil. Repeat with the second tortilla. Arrange the tortillas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. (It is OK if the tortillas are slightly overlapping.)

Put the beans in a medium-sized bowl and lightly mash them using a potato masher or large spoon. Spread half of the mashed beans in an even layer on each tortilla, leaving a slim margin around the edge for a “crust.”

Arrange half of the thinly sliced greens on top of each bean layer. Sprinkle the greens with the crushed red pepper. Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer over the greens, then sprinkle the basil, oregano, and salt over top of the tomatoes. Arrange 3 slices of sweet pepper over the tomatoes on each pizza. 

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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pizzas from the oven and top with vegan cheese (if using). Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the vegan cheese is melted. Serve at once with Vegan Almond Parmesan on the side, if desired.

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VEGAN ALMOND PARMESAN

  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed

Put the almonds and salt in a blender and process until the consistency of grated cheese is achieved. Taste and add more salt, if desired.

Notes

Tortilla Salad Pizza
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