Butternut squash pizza with vegan cheese

Tomato sauce is not a mandatory element of pizza! The creaminess and sweetness of roasted butternut squash is a great 'sauce substitute'. Complemented by crispy dough, salty vegan cheese, and peppery rocket, it's a real autumn flavour bomb. Colourful, light, and surprisingly filling.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern Vegan

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking tray
  • Baking parchment

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten

Instructions

1

Cut the butternut squash into very thin slices (best with a mandoline). Toss with a little oil, salt, and pepper.

Tip: If it's thick, it won't cook through on the pizza. If thin, it caramelises and becomes soft.
2

Roll out the pizza dough. Brush with the garlic oil, sprinkle with oregano.

Tip: The oil layer protects the dough from getting soggy.
3

Arrange the squash and pepper slices on top, then sprinkle with the vegan cheese.

4

Bake at 200-220°C (or as hot as your oven goes) for approx. 12-15 minutes until the edges are browned.

Tip: High heat is needed for crispy dough.
5

Serve topped with fresh rocket.

Tip: The bitterness of the rocket balances the sweetness of the squash.

Recipe FAQ

The vegan cheese doesn't melt, what should I do?
Plant-based cheeses melt with more difficulty. Drizzle a little oil on them before baking, or cover the pizza with foil for the first 5 minutes to create steam.

Ingredients

  • 1 portion Pizza dough (ready-made or homemade)
  • 300 g Butternut Squash (cleaned)
  • 150 g Vegan cheese (grated)
  • 1 pc Red pepper
  • 50 g Fresh Rocket
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper