Creamy Bean & Veggie Pizza
An easy, hearty pizza with a base of navy bean dip and marinara sauce that will satisfy all your pizza cravings!
Using bean dip as a creamy pizza base has become one of my favorite easy dinner hacks. It’s also one of my favorite ways to transform Beans for Beings Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Dip into a complete meal. As I’ve never been a huge fan of vegan cheese alternatives (I’ve found most leave an odd aftertaste and are quite oil-heavy), I spent years on the hunt for a creamy alternative that would be equally satisfying.
And the solution that was just under my nose the whole time…bean dip!
While bean dips themselves are a bit thick to be used as a sauce, I discovered that by just whisking them with a little warm water, they transform a gorgeous creamy sauce that combines perfectly with tomato sauce as a base.
Bean dip adds a super lovely savory flavor, protein and fiber from the beans, and feel much lighter than vegan or traditional dairy cheese.
Just spread your dip on the base of your favorite crust with a little tomato sauce and any veggies you have on hand, and you have a delicious, easy dinner in less than 30 mintues!
Why You’ll Love Creamy Bean & Veggie Pizza:
Lighter than cheese — A dairy-free cheese alternative that is oil-free and significantly less processed, and equally creamy!
Creamy without the heaviness — The bean dip adds a lovely creaminess to the pizza without the heaviness of dairy: just protein and fiber from the beans.
Incredible easy to make — All you need is bean dip and warm water to create this creamy base.
Versatile — Delicious as a base on its own, mixed with tomato sauce, or mixed with pesto! Pairs well with any veggies you have on hand.
Creamy Bean & Veggie Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) tub Beans for Beings Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Dip
- 1 Pizza crust of choice
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 handful fresh basil
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Whisk 8 oz bean dip with 1/4-1/2 cup warm water.
- Spread marinara sauce and bean dip onto pizza crust
- Top with veggies of choice (I used cauliflower, yellow squash, and asparagus, but any you have on hand will be great!).
- Bake for 15 minutes, top with fresh basil, and enjoy your delicious pizza!