I think pizza is one of those that tastes better when shared, there's something ultimately satisfying about seeing someone mirroring your own enjoyment, and the size of those things, well, it's meant to be shared. One of my favourite things to eat before I knew about my allergies was simple just tomato, avocado, feta and black pepper on bread. So simple yet so delicious, so I thought I'd replicate that and get Tom to come over, talk some yoga and try his first raw pizza.
I originally wasn't opting for mushrooms, but since I was going for a clean taste of the tomato and avocado I wanted to add some depth and the earthy flavour was perfect. Mushrooms also are a wonderful source of nutrients, helping the metabolic rate and maintain normal blood sugar levels. Avocados are one of the world's healthiest foods; providing good fats, oils, vitamins and protein for the body. Tomatoes add fresh burst of flavour making everything taste lighter.
The challenge came in the form of the cheese. I wanted something peppery yet crumbly so I decided to use cashews to make a soft creme cheese. Here's the separate recipe, this is great on anything, flat breads, pizzas, salads, or use it as a dip for veggie sticks.
Combined together, it was a great combination of freshness and heartiness. Very satisfying and delicious!
The challenge came in the form of the cheese. I wanted something peppery yet crumbly so I decided to use cashews to make a soft creme cheese. Here's the separate recipe, this is great on anything, flat breads, pizzas, salads, or use it as a dip for veggie sticks.
Combined together, it was a great combination of freshness and heartiness. Very satisfying and delicious!
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Raw Avocado & Tomato Pizza
Marinated Mushrooms 2 large field mushrooms 3 TBS olive oil 3 TBS apple cider 1 TBS balsamic glaze 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp tamari 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp parsley Tomato Marinara 1/2 cup sundried tomato 1/2 tomato 1 medijool date 2 TBS olive oil 1/4 tsp garlic handful of basil leaves 1/4 tsp italian spices 1/4 tsp oregano Topping handful of spinach marinated mushrooms 2 tomatoes 1 avocado raw black pepper cashew creme cheese balsamic glaze to decorate Dehydrated pizza base 3 cups sprouted buckwheat 1 1/2 cup flax seed 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cup carrot pulp or mixed vegetable pulp garlic, herbs spices to taste 2 tsp sea salt * note that this pizza base recipe makes several bases |
1. Slice up mushrooms into thing slices and marinate with sauce for 4-5 hrs
2. Blend up the ingredients for the marinara and spread over the pizza base
3. Spread spinach leaves over the marinara
4. Spread marinated mushrooms over the top
5. Slice up tomatoes into thin slices and cover the whole base, I did two layers
6. Slice up avocados and add on top
7. Crumble up the creme cheese and put on top, add however much you want depending on taste, decorate with balsamic glaze
6. Heated oven to 40˚C and put in to warm for 10-15 mins (optional)
2. Blend up the ingredients for the marinara and spread over the pizza base
3. Spread spinach leaves over the marinara
4. Spread marinated mushrooms over the top
5. Slice up tomatoes into thin slices and cover the whole base, I did two layers
6. Slice up avocados and add on top
7. Crumble up the creme cheese and put on top, add however much you want depending on taste, decorate with balsamic glaze
6. Heated oven to 40˚C and put in to warm for 10-15 mins (optional)
