Main Meals

October 20, 2023

Garlicky Mushroom, Olive and Veggie Bacon Pizzas

Pizzas are one of my favourite creations ever to exist, and I've loved them ever since I was a child. I'm obsessed with the combination of fresh flavours, colours, textures, and how versatile you can make them and how bold you can be... but becoming gluten and cow's-milk free has definitely added a slight twist to this obsession. It can be hard to find really great pizza alternatives that aren't ultra processed, so we make the best outcome of this scenario and we make them ourselves at home. Using tortilla wraps as pizza bases is one of my favourite 'healthy hacks', and now I actually prefer these. Not only are they higher in fibre and much more nutritious, but they're lighter, easier to digest and generally more affordable. I chose gluten and egg-free versions, but you can choose any that you like the most. Just try to get some that are good-sized, so you can get as many toppings on as you can!!

slice of veggie tortilla pizza on wooden chopping board
Garlicky Mushroom, Olive snd Veggie Bacon Pizzas

Full on overload

If you're anything like me, then you like a lot of toppings on your pizza. I have been known to often go for 3-5 toppings all at once (this does include cheese!) because I always think it's a case of the more the merrier, right? And the more ingredients you add, the more the flavour?? I've been craving feta cheese recently, so for this pizza we've gone down a (naturally) saltier, herby and garlicky route, and you'll be in love with how the olives, feta cheese, veggie bacon and mushrooms blend together so perfectly. I also add a little bit of vegan parmesan just to give that extra oomph, because why wouldn't we finish on a high! My top tip here - get already pitted kalamata olives, as this will save you so much hassle!

close up of veggie bacon on vegan tortilla pizza
Garlicky Mushroom, Olive and Veggie Bacon Pizza

Garlicky Mushroom, Olive and Veggie Bacon Pizzas

A quick, filling and nutritious dinner in under 20 minutes? You're on!

Prep:

5

min

cook:

15

min

total:

20

min

Ingredients

  • 2 tortilla wraps (I use the 'Genius' branded ones)
  • 200g passata
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 streaks of veggie bacon (I use 'This Isn't' branded ones)
  • 50g feta cheese (vegan or made completely from sheep/goats milk)
  • 20g grated parmesan (vegan or made completely from sheep/goats milk)
  • 2 tbsp pitted kalamata olives
  • 100g mushrooms, sliced
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Additional: balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
  2. In a large frying pan, heat up some olive oil over a medium-high heat and add one of the chopped garlic cloves and sliced mushrooms, cooking for roughly 5-10 minutes until the mushrooms have softened and turned slightly golden brown around the edges.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the pasta, the other garlic clove, dried rosemary, dried basil and dried oregano, and give everything a really good stir. Season with some salt and pepper.
  4. On a large baking tray, lay one tortilla wrap and spoon over a tablespoons worth of the passata mix and spread evenly. Lay the other tortilla on top and top with enough of the passata mix so that the wrap is completely covered. Sprinkle over a the vegan grated parmesan, crumble over the feta cheese and sprinkle over the sliced pitted kalamata olives, and then layer over the cooked mushrooms.
  5. Using the same frying pan from before (it doesn't need to be cleaned!), cook the 4 streaks of veggie bacon until they are crispy and hot, and then layer these over the pizza too. Place the tortilla pizza in the oven to cook for roughly 10-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the toppings have crisped up slightly. Serve immediately with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and enjoy the pizza whilst it’s warm.

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Monday, August 9, 2021
Vivien Christie
this version of veggie nachos is so tasty, we have it every time we entertain family and friends. It's a staple recipe, and so easy to make, you must try it!