Easy Vegan Flatbread Pizza
You will love this easy vegan flatbread pizza that’s perfect for pizza night! It’s filled with Mediterranean flavors like garlic infused olive oil, roasted red peppers, creamy vegan feta, salty kalamata olives, sweet tomatoes and fresh basil all on top of a simple premade flatbread dough. No need to mixers and special equipment, this pizza can come together in just 20 minutes.
Why you’ll love this:
Pizza night will be upgraded with this vegan flatbread pizza! The best part is you don’t have to spend hours making your own homemade dough and still have an extremely delicious pizza. This is a great recipe for those who love Mediterranean style pizza, but it can be customized with your favorite toppings.
This is one of my favorite meals to make on a Friday night! If you’re craving more pizza, you should also try a sun-dried tomato pizza or these vegan puff pastry pizza pockets.
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🍅Ingredients
- Premade flatbread dough: To keep this vegan flatbread recipe easy, I recommend using a premade flatbread. Most grocery stores carry pre-made flatbread pizza dough- either refrigerated or at room temperature. The type of flatbread I think works best is Stonefire flatbread. If you use one that is a dough and needs to be pre-cooked, make sure to follow the directions on the package.
- Extra virgin olive oil: Try to choose one that is higher quality (it makes a different for flavor)
- Garlic cloves: Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Roasted red peppers: You can find these in a jar in the condiment aisle near the artichokes and pickles.
- Vegan feta: The best vegan cheese, in my opinion, is vegan feta (in terms of similarity to it’s dairy counterpart and creaminess level). I love either Violife or Follow your Heart but there’s a lot on the market now!
- Kalamata olives: One of my favorite vegan flatbread toppings! Salty and tangy addition to the pizza. You can use green olives if you like too (or omit if you’re not an olive lover). Make sure you choose PITTED olives or you’ll be in for a surprise (and possibly a cracked tooth!)
- Cherry tomatoes: For a touch of sweetness, cherry tomatoes are delicious on top of pizza.
- Fresh Basil: This is the perfect topping on this Mediterranean pizza! It’s not only delicious, but adds a nice pop of color.
See recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities.
🔄Substitutions
Don’t have an ingredient for this vegan flatbread pizza? Don’t worry, I got you!
Premade flatbread ➡ Make this vegan flatbread on a few pieces of pita bread, vegan naan or whole wheat (for a healthy option). Adjust cook times based on the bread.
Other veg ➡ Try out sun-dried tomatoes, red onion slices, a large spoonful of vegan pesto
Vegan feta ➡ Vegan mozzarella pieces would be amazing on this pizza too! You can also sprinkle nutritional yeast on top for a parmesan, cheesy flavor.
Fresh basil ➡ Try out fresh arugula or a sprinkle of oregano
Other fun toppings➡ Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or dried figs for a sweetness to balance the savory or red pepper flakes for spice.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Chef knife
- Pizza stone or baking sheet (Optional – You can cook this vegan flatbread right on the rack)
*If using a baking sheet I recommend lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking
📝Instructions
Step 1: Check the instructions on your flatbread pizza dough for oven temperature. Most suggest 425F. Preheat oven to that temperature.
In a small saucepan, begin heating olive oil over low-medium heat with minced garlic until it is fragrant and slightly brown (2-3 minutes). Don’t overcook it! It will cook more in the oven.
Step 2: Dice your roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes.
Step 3: Assemble vegan flatbread pizza: evenly spread garlic infused olive oil on top of premade flatbread dough. Next top with roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes slices, kalamata olives, and finally top with vegan feta.
Step 4: Bake for 8-10 minutes (or as directed on flatbread pizza dough instructions- most are in this range) until golden brown.
Let it cool for a 1-2 minutes on a cooling rack. For best results, wait up to 5 minutes before topping with basil so it doesn’t brown. Enjoy!
Serve this Flatbread with…
- A refreshing salad like this Lemony Chickpea Salad or Pesto Orzo Salad
- Roasted veggies like this Broccoli & Zucchini, Asparagus and Carrots, or Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potatoes
- A green salad like a kale or spinach salad
❓Recipe FAQs
There are a few differences between flatbread and pizza including how they’re made, thickness, and toppings. Flatbread is typically made with a simple dough of flour, water, and salt, is thinner and crispier, and generally has simple ingredients like olive oil and veggies on top. Pizza dough may include yeast, sugar, and oil with a thicker, fluffier crust, and usually has tomato sauce, meat, and cheese (however this can vary).
Yes, there are gluten-free options at some health food grocery stores like Glutenfreeda, O’Dough, and more. Some may be completely pre-cooked so make sure you read the directions for cook time.
Whatever your heart desires! Sprinkle some nutritional yeast on top (like a parmesan), add some heat with red pepper flakes, or try out some other fresh herbs. Add any other Mediterranean pizza topping you enjoy: sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, black or green olives, spinach, and more.
Yes! There’s lots of great recipes for flatbread pizza dough.
You can store leftover flatbread in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: I personally love to air fry leftover pizza or flatbread. Air fry at 350F for 3-5 minutes until hot and crispy!
You can also reheat in the oven at 375F for 10-15 minutes.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overload the toppings. Flatbread pizza cooks quickly and if there are too many toppings they may not all get cooked in time by the time your flatbread dough is browned.
- Flatbread burns easily. When your pizza is close to the 8 minute cook time, watch it closely. Flatbread will brown (and burn!) really easily.
- Don’t put the basil on right away. If you put the basil on too early it will turn brown (and not look very pretty!). Let your pizza cool for ~5 minutes before adding on the basil.
- Add extra cheese! I LOVE feta so I always sprinkle on a little after my pizza is done cooking.
Pair your Mediterranean flatbread with these amazing sides:
Other weekend dinner favorites:
- Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese (No Cashews)
- Southwest Black Bean Burger with Burger Sauce
- The Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese
Easy Vegan Flatbread Pizza
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Ingredients
- 1 premade flatbread pizza crust I used Stonefire artisan flatbread
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives pitted
- 1/4 cup vegan feta crumbles
- 4-5 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- Check the instructions on your flatbread pizza dough for oven temperature. Most suggest 425F. Preheat oven to that temperature.
- In a small saucepan, begin heating olive oil over low-medium heat with minced garlic until it is fragrant and slightly brown (~3 minutes). Don't overcook it! It will cook more in the oven. Take it off the heat and let it infuse for 10 minutes while you prepare your other ingredients.
- Dice your roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes.
- Assemble vegan flatbread pizza: evenly spread garlic infused olive oil on top of premade flatbread dough. Next top with roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes slices, kalamata olives, and finally top with vegan feta.
- Bake right on the oven rack for 8-10 minutes (or as directed on flatbread pizza dough instructions- most are in this range) until golden brown. *You can also cook on a parchment lined baking sheet or a pizza stone*
- Let it cool for a 1-2 minutes on a cooling rack. For best results, wait up to 5 minutes before topping with basil so it doesn't brown. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overload the toppings. Flatbread pizza cooks quickly and if there are too many toppings they may not all get cooked in time by the time your flatbread dough is browned.
- Flatbread burns easily. When your pizza is close to the 8 minute cook time, watch it closely. Flatbread will brown (and burn!) really easily.
- Don’t put the basil on right away. If you put the basil on too early it will turn brown (and not look very pretty!). Let your pizza cool for ~5 minutes before adding on the basil.
- Add extra cheese! I LOVE feta so I always sprinkle on a little after my pizza is done cooking.
