Vegan Zucchini & Carrot Crustless Veggie Pizza
🧾 Ingredients
🥗 Base (the “crust”)
- 1 medium zucchini (grated)
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax “egg”)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
🍅 Toppings
- 3 tbsp pizza sauce or tomato paste
- 1/2 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 capsicum/bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small tomato (thin slices)
- 2–3 tbsp sweet corn (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp olives (optional)
🧀 Vegan “Cheese” (optional but recommended)
- 3 tbsp cashew paste (soaked cashews blended with water)
OR - Store-bought vegan cheese
⚡ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare flax egg (2 mins)
- Mix ground flaxseed with water
- Let sit for 5 minutes until gel-like
2. Prep veggies (5 mins)
- Grate zucchini and carrot
- Important: Squeeze out excess water from zucchini using a clean cloth (this prevents sogginess)
3. Make the base (3–4 mins)
In a bowl, combine:
- Zucchini + carrot
- Chickpea flour
- Flax egg
- Spices + salt
- Olive oil
Mix until it forms a thick batter/dough.
4. Shape & pre-bake (5 mins)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Spread mixture into a round pizza shape (about ½ cm thick)
- Smooth evenly
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes until firm.
5. Add toppings (3 mins)
- Spread pizza sauce
- Add veggies
- Add vegan cheese or cashew paste
6. Final bake (10–15 mins)
- Bake again until edges are golden and toppings are cooked
🍽️ Serve
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes
- Slice and enjoy!
❓ Q&A
❓ Why is my crust soggy?
👉 Most common reason: zucchini water not removed properly
✔️ Always squeeze thoroughly
❓ Can I skip chickpea flour?
👉 You can substitute with:
- Oat flour
- All-purpose flour (not gluten-free)
❓ No flaxseed?
👉 Alternatives:
- Chia seeds (same method)
- Or just add a little extra flour (texture slightly different)
❓ Can I cook it in a pan?
✔️ Yes:
- Use a non-stick pan
- Cook base on low heat (covered) 10–12 mins
- Flip carefully, add toppings, cook again
❓ How do I make it crispier?
- Spread thinner
- Bake longer before adding toppings
- Add 1 tbsp extra oil
❓ Is it gluten-free?
✔️ Yes — if you use chickpea flour.
