For the Love of Pizza!

Lately I have been making a lot of pizza.  When you think of pizza you should always allow yourself to be creative.  Last night I made an alfredo chickn pizza.  Oh my goodness, creamy garlicky deliciousness!  I didn't measure precisely so I recommend you taste the sauce as you prepare and adjust according to your taste preference.

I made two large 16" pizzas.  If you are making a smaller pizza(s), use the leftover sauce for pasta later in the week. : ) 

Chickn Alfredo Pizza

your favorite pizza dough (homemade or store bought)

(sauce)
3/4 c raw cashew
1 c almond milk
1 clove garlic
3 T nutritional yeast
1 T lemon juice
1/2 t mustard
sea salt and black pepper

1 package Beyond Meat lightly seasoned chicken strips (cut into bite size pieces)*
1 T olive oil
1 can artichoke hearts, sliced
1 c sliced white mushrooms
6 c fresh spinach leaves
vegan mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 425f.  If using stone place it in the oven. Make your dough and set a side to rise.  If using a prepared crust then move on to next step.  

Place all sauce ingredients in a high power blender or food processor.  Blend or process until very creamy, stopping to scrape down sides occasionally.  Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.  It should be thick and creamy.

Heat olive oil in a small fry pan. Saute the chicken strips until golden.  Remove from heat.

If using pizza pan spray with oil.  If using stone, follow the procedure you use for it. 

Shape the dough and place in prepared pan(s)

Spread alfredo sauce on dough (saving a couple of tablespoons of sauce to drizzle on top later.)
Cover with spinach leaves, then mushrooms, artichokes and finally the chicken.  Add a splash of almond milk to the reserved tablespoons of sauce, stir to make it thinner and better able to drizzle.  Drizzle over the top of pizza(s).  Sprinkle  a couple handfuls of mozzarella cheese over the top.    Cook in prepared oven for 12 to 15 minutes.  The crust should be a beautiful golden brown.  Let it set for just a minute or two and then slice.  Great hot, great cold.  I had a slice for breakfast this morning! 

* Use whatever chickn sub that you love.  Think tofu, tempeh, seitan, Gardein, etc.





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