Characteristics

This combo makes a delicious vegan pizza and is packed full of nutrients, unlike conventional unhealthy pizzas. It includes healthy homemade hummus and raw, vegan feta made from raw nuts, creating a delightful array of flavors. It provides healthy carbohydrates, fats, and protein, plus vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. As a 100% plant-based dish, it is rich in fiber and cholesterol-free.

PREP TIME: < 15 mins (+ time to make your raw, vegan Feta cheese) SERVINGS: Make based on your needs

  • 100% Plant-based (vegan)
  • Soy-free
  • Corn-free
  • Peanut-free
  • Oil-free
  • Refined Sugar-free

Goodies Needed*

INGREDIENTS:

  • Wholesome, organic flat bread or pizza crust of your choice
  • Organic Hummus - homemade
  • Organic Eggplant
  • Organic Bell Peppers - variety of your choice
  • Organic Olives - variety of your choice, pits removed
  • Raw Vegan Feta Cheese - homemade
  • Organic Black Pepper
  • Organic Garlic Powder
  • Organic Cayenne Pepper Powder

TOOLS:

  • Toaster oven or oven
  • Utensils
  • Cutting board
  • Optional: Pizza cutter

Preparation Steps

  • Be sure to make your hummus and raw vegan Feta cheese beforehand, following the recipes in the links provided.
  • Once you are ready to make your pizza, preheat your (toaster) oven to 350F.
  • Spread a generous layer of hummus over the pizza crust you chose.
  • Wash and peel the eggplant, and slice thinly. Cut the slices into quarters and place in a single layer on your pizza.
  • Wash, cut, core, and dice the bell peppers. Sprinkle generous amounts of the peppers over your pizza.
  • Sprinkle some black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder over the pizza for a richer and slightly spicy flavor.
  • Slice up the olives (unless pre-sliced) and sprinkle on top of your pizza.
  • Top the pizza with some of the raw vegan Feta you made or use a vegan cheese of your choice.
  • Place the pita pizzas into your (toaster) oven and cook for about 15 minutes, or as desired.
  • Remove from the (toaster) oven, cut the pizza, and enjoy.

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Organic Whole Wheat

  • provides healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and is naturally low in fat
  • provides phytonutrients and antioxidants
  • provides vitamins, specifically most B vitamins
  • provides minerals, especially manganese, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and copper
  • helps support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • helps maintain healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • Health Tips: Avoid processed wheat-containing foods, even if whole. Choose organic wheat, as conventional wheat carries many health risks and includes toxic glyphosate residue. Choose organic stone-ground whole wheat flours for highest safety and nutrient integrity.

Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans / Hummus

  • provide healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and are naturally low in fat
  • provide phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provide vitamins, especially vitamin A, C, K, and most B vitamins, including folate and choline
  • provide minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, and selenium
  • support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • support healthy, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases
  • Tip: Enjoy all varieties of chickpeas for more variety, including Kabuli (light-colored) and Desi (dark-colored)

Bell Peppers

  • provide some carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and are virtually fat-free
  • provide lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provide vitamins, especially vitamin A, C, E, K, and most B vitamins, including folate
  • provide minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and iron
  • support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • support healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, infections, and other diseases

Olives (all varieties)

  • provide healthy fats, protein, carbohydrates, and fiber
  • provide lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provide vitamins, especially vitamin A, K, and some B vitamins
  • provide minerals, especially calcium and iron
  • support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • support healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases
  • Tips: Choose organic olives without any additives or preservatives for the best health and nutrition benefits. Note, olive oil is not recommended for optimal health or weight, and it is not part of a true whole food, plant-based diet because it is a processed food that only contains the isolated fat of the olives. Read the following to learn about the problems with olive oil.

Eggplant

  • provides healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and is naturally low in fat
  • provides lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provides vitamins, specifically most B vitamins, including folate
  • provides minerals, especially copper, manganese, and potassium
  • supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • supports healthy cardiovascular and nervous system health
  • helps prevent heart disease, cancers, and diabetes type 2

Garlic

  • provides anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties
  • provides lots of phytonutrients and antioxidants
  • provides vitamins, especially vitamin C and some B vitamins
  • provides minerals, especially manganese, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and copper
  • supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • supports the immune system and iron metabolism
  • protects against cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes type 2
  • supports healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels

Black Pepper

  • not a significant source of calories or macronutrients (carbs, fats, protein)
  • provides phytonutrients and antioxidants
  • provides anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties
  • provides vitamins, including vitamin A, C, and K
  • provides minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron
  • supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • supports digestive health; helps prevent bloating and gas
  • supports healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • protects against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases

Cayenne Chili Pepper

  • not a significant source of calories or macronutrients
  • provide lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties
  • provides vitamins, especially rich in vitamin A, C, K, and some B vitamins, including folate
  • provides minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium
  • supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • supports healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • protects against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, infections, and other diseases