Main Dishes

Vegan Pizza Margherita

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This recipe could be fun for the kids to do for a healthy father’s day, Pizza isn’t often considered a healthy meal but this option definitely is. Let’s look at the base – Cauliflower – high in Choline which helps liver function, brain development and nerve function, and Oats – contain beta-glucan, a soluble fibre that reduces blood sugar and LDL Cholesterol levels. Now for the cheese topping – Cashews contain Magnesium, older people can quite often be deficient in Magnesium and this is linked

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For the Pizza Crust

500g/17.5oz cauliflower florets
20g/0.75oz flax meal
62.5ml/2fl oz water
50g/2oz rolled oats (gluten-free optional)
1 tsp. dried rosemary
¼ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. salt

For the Mozzarella Cheese

85g/3oz raw cashew nuts
250ml/8.5fl oz water
15g/0.5oz tapioca starch
1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. garlic powder

For the Marinara Sauce

1 tbsp. olive oil
20g/0.75oz garlic, finely chopped
400g/14oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper

Toppings

70g/2.5oz cherry tomatoes
20g/0.75oz basil leaves
Make the Pizza Crust 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Whisk together flaxmeal and water in a bowl. Leave for 5 minutes. 3. Steam cauliflower until fall-apart tender. Let it cool then squeeze...
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Nutritions

Calories
27

Sodium
300mg
12% DV

Fat
1g
2% DV

Protein
0.7g
1% DV

Carbs
2g
0% DV

Fiber
0.5g
2% DV