Description
The Turkey Pepperoni Pizza combines bold, smoky flavors with wholesome ingredients, featuring smoky turkey pepperoni, smoked turkey bacon, creamy plant-based cheese, and a rich tomato sauce enhanced with grape juice and a natural gelling agent. Ideal for pizza lovers seeking a satisfying and customizable meal, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of spicy, smoky, and creamy tastes with a crisp golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough (pre-made or homemade)
- Olive oil (natural), for brushing the crust
Sauce
- Tomato sauce (natural) with grape juice (natural)
- Natural gelling agent
Toppings
- Turkey pepperoni slices
- Smoked turkey bacon, crispy
- Shredded plant-based cheese
- Mozzarella-style plant-based cheese
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), for drizzling (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone, brushing the edges lightly with olive oil (natural) to ensure a crisp and golden crust once baked.
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly coat the dough with the tomato sauce enhanced with grape juice (natural) and thickened perfectly using the natural gelling agent, making sure every inch is covered with that rich, flavorful base.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded plant-based cheese followed by turkey pepperoni slices and crispy smoked turkey bacon evenly across the pizza to achieve a balanced distribution of smoky and savory tastes.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop your pizza into a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts with beautiful golden patches and the crust edges are perfectly crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, add fresh basil leaves for a burst of herbal freshness and drizzle vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) if desired to elevate the final flavor layers.
Notes
- Let your dough rest and come to room temperature before rolling for better elasticity.
- Place turkey pepperoni and smoked turkey bacon slices spaced evenly to avoid crowded spots that don’t cook well.
- Use a mix of shredded and mozzarella-style plant-based cheese for gooey texture and stretch.
- Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overcooking, which can dry out the crust and make the cheese rubbery.
- Add fresh herbs like basil after baking to preserve their vibrant flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Turkey Pepperoni Pizza, Plant-Based Cheese Pizza, Smoky Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Vegan Cheese Pizza, Gluten-Free Pizza