Ingredients
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For the Plantain Crust:
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2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
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1/4 cup tapioca flour (or cassava flour)
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1/4 cup coconut flour
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1/4 cup nutritional yeast
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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For the Tomato Sauce:
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1 cup tomato sauce
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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1 Toppings:
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1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (use colorful varieties)
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Directions
Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness. This pizza captures the flavors of Brazil with a unique twist!
Steps
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). |
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In a food processor, combine the sliced plantains, tapioca flour, coconut flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until you have a smooth dough. |
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Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Transfer the plantain dough onto the parchment paper and spread it out into a round pizza shape, about 1/4-inch thick. |
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Bake the plantain crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. |
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While the crust is baking, prepare the tomato sauce by mixing tomato sauce, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. |
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Once the crust is ready, remove it from the oven and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust. |
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Sprinkle the vegan mozzarella cheese over the sauce. |
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Top the pizza with bell pepper slices, red onion slices, cherry tomato halves, and fresh cilantro. |
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Dust the top with ground cayenne pepper for a touch of Brazilian spice. |
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Place the pizza back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and the toppings are slightly roasted. |
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Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve. |
