- Why is the center soggy?
- You likely used too much sauce or watery vegetables. Tortillas are thin and can't support heavy toppings.
- How do I get a crispier bottom?
- Bake directly on the oven rack (skip the baking sheet) or preheat your baking sheet in the oven before placing the pizza on it.
Crispy 10-Minute Vegan Tortilla Pizza
When the pizza craving hits and there's no time to prove dough, the humble tortilla is your best friend. This 'cheat's pizza' has a super-thin, cracker-like crust reminiscent of Roman-style pizza and is ready in minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or unexpected guests.
Ingredients
4
large
Tortillas (flour or corn)
3/4
cup
Thick Pizza Sauce or Passata
1 1/2
cups
Vegan Cheese, shredded
1
whole
Bell Pepper
5
oz
Button Mushrooms
2
cups
Arugula (Rocket)
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
tsp
Dried Oregano
1
bunch
Fresh Basil
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Equipment Needed
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry Brush
Allergen Information
Wheat (if using flour tortillas)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 425°F-450°F (220°C-240°C).
Tip: High heat is crucial to crisp the tortilla instantly rather than drying it out into a cracker.
2
✓
Slice the mushrooms and peppers paper-thin.
Tip: Since the cooking time is very short, thick vegetables would remain raw.
3
✓
Place tortillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce, leaving a half-inch border.
Tip: Less is more: too much sauce will make the thin crust soggy.
4
✓
Sprinkle with oregano, then the shredded cheese.
Tip: Place cheese over the sauce, then veggies on top. The cheese acts as glue, and the veggies get direct heat to roast properly.
5
✓
Arrange mushrooms and peppers on top. Drizzle with a few drops of olive oil.
6
✓
Bake for 5-8 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Watch closely! Thin tortillas can burn in seconds.
7
✓
Remove and immediately top with fresh arugula and basil.
Tip: The residual steam from the pizza will slightly wilt the greens.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 4 large Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 3/4 cup Thick Pizza Sauce or Passata
- 1 1/2 cups Vegan Cheese, shredded
- 1 whole Bell Pepper
- 5 oz Button Mushrooms
- 2 cups Arugula (Rocket)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 bunch Fresh Basil