Vegan Chickpea Shawarma Pizza is the perfect combination of a crispy, melty pizza and a savory flavorful shawarma! Even though this pizza is cheese-less, the warm Middle Eastern spices and bold creamy tahini drizzle make this my new favorite pizza obsession! And I am sure you will love it too =]
How do you make vegan Shawarma?
Making vegan shawarma is super simple. All you need to do is…
- Mix up some spices (or buy a pre-made shawarma spice blend)
- Season your veggie of choice – in this recipe I use chickpeas, but cauliflower, sweet potato, and mushrooms make great vegan shawarma too.
- Bake!
What are Shawarma spices?
Shawarma spice is a blend of warm Middle Eastern flavors that can vary, depending on region/personal preference. This vegan shawarma seasoning includes cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cinnamon, oregano, garlic, black pepper, and the perfect hit of cayenne.
The flavor-bomb of spices is met with even more flavor with the tahini drizzle. This tahini drizzle is special because it is infused with garlic, lemon, parsley, and cilantro. This vegan sauce gives the pizza a creaminess and depth of flavor so that cheese is not needed. This is a cheese-less pizza and, trust me, you won’t miss the cheese!
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How to choose a vegan pizza crust
- When choosing a vegan pizza crust for this recipe, try to find one that is relatively thin. There is something so satisfying about a slight crunch that pairs with the bold flavors of this pizza. Plus, a thin crust is less filling so you can eat more pizza toppings!
- Read the ingredients to make sure there is no egg or milk in the crust.
- Here are a couple of vegan pizza crust options that I have used and liked:
The best thing about pizza, is that you can put whatever you want on it! While there are typical shawarma toppings on this pizza recipe, feel free to add anything you like!
Vegan Shawarma Pizza Topping Ideas:
- Red onion
- Olives – any type, but the garlic stuffed olives are my favorite!
- Tomato/sun-dried tomato
- Parsley and/or cilantro
- Zucchini slices
- Bell pepper
- Broccoli (yes, I am one of those people who like broccoli on pizza!)
No matter how you slice it (pun intended), this vegan pizza recipe will have you addicted! Since creating this shawarma pizza recipe a week ago, I’ve made it three times!
What makes this vegan shawarma pizza so awesome?
- Freezable and meal-prep friendly. Prep a week of lunches with these awesome pizza storage containers.
- Can be made oil-free if choosing/making an oil-free crust
- Can be made gluten-free with a gluten-free crust
- Super flavorful, unique pizza idea
- High in fiber and provides healthy fats and protein.
- This vegan pizza is even good cold! Who else is a cold pizza fan?
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Vegan Pizza with Shawarma Chickpeas
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Two 12-inch Pizzas 1x
Description
This plant-based pizza is not your average pizza. This recipe is loaded with shawarma chickpeas, veggies, and a creamy tahini drizzle. Plus, it is meal-prep friendly and freezable! Ready in less than one hour, making it an easy vegan weeknight meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
For the Shawarma Chickpeas
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Tahini Drizzle
- 1/3 cup original hummus
- 3 TBSP tahini
- 2 TBSP lemon juice
- 1 tsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp minced fresh cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- Water if necessary to thin
For the Pizza
- Two 12-inch pizza crusts
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- Red onion
- Black olives
- Tomato
- Fresh parsley and cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas with the spices for the Shawarma and mix until well coated. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or baking paper.
- Bake the chickpeas for 20-25 minutes.
- While the chickpeas cook, prepare the Tahini Drizzle by combing all the Tahini Drizzle ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. The texture should be pourable, but not watery. Only add water if needed.
- Once the Shawarma Chickpeas are cooked, remove from the oven and set aside. Preheat the oven according to your pizza crust directions.
- Place the pizza crusts on a pizza pan and spoon 1/2 cup of pizza sauce/marinara and 1 tablespoon of the Tahini Drizzle onto each pizza crust. Spread around, mixing the marinara with the tahini and covering the crust.
- Layer on the chickpeas, red onion, olives, tomato, cilantro and parsley onto the pizza crusts. Drizzle the rest of the tahini sauce on top. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or according to your pizza crust’s directions.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra cilantro or parsley, if desired and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
