Paleo Margherita Pizza

Try making this paleo margherita pizza for your next lunch or dinner option! Vegan cheese is an excellent alternative to dairy-based cheese, as it is nut-based and provides plenty of healthy monounsaturated fats. Tomatoes are loaded with antioxidants and help promote both heart and brain health. Not only will basil add flavor to this recipe, but it will also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 gluten-free pizza crust

  • ⅓ cup marinara sauce

  • ½ cup vegan mozzarella cheese (for Alexa-approved dairy-free cheese, please click here): Miss Alexa-Approved Dairy-Free Products

  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced

  • One handful of basil leaves, chopped

  • Dried oregano for topping

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2) Evenly spread the marinara sauce on the crust.

3) Coat the crust with the vegan cheese and arrange the tomato slices on top.

4) Drizzle the chopped basil leaves and dried oregano on top.

5) Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until crispy and enjoy!