Gluten Free, Vegan
Vegan Portobello Pizzas
40 mins
Easy
4 Servings
We’ve done our Elevated take on pizza and here is an even healthier version, this time using portobello mushrooms as the "crust" for a nutrient-packed, lower-carb alternative.
Brilliant Bases Used In This Recipe
Tomato Fondue
About This Recipe
We’ve done our Elevated take on pizza and here is an even healthier recipe, this time using portobello mushrooms as the "crust" for a nutrient-packed, lower-carb alternative. Portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture, making them a great plant-based option for holding rich toppings while adding an umami depth of flavour.
We've swapped out traditional pizza sauce for our Elevated Tomato Fondue Brilliant Base, giving you a slow-cooked, flavour-intense foundation that brings in more depth than regular passata. This base is packed with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, making it rich in antioxidants like lycopene, which supports heart health and fights inflammation.
The homemade vegan "cheese" is made from raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and sea salt, giving it a savoury, cheesy flavour without dairy. Nutritional yeast is a great source of B vitamins and plant-based protein, while cashews provide healthy monounsaturated fats that support brain function and satiety.
This is a quick, fun, and totally customisable dish — experiment with your favourite toppings and enjoy a pizza that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying.
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Ingredients
4 large portobello mushrooms
Dash of Olive oil
5g / 1 tsp Italian seasoning
240g / 1 cup Elevated Tomato Fondue Brilliant Base
180g / ¾ cup mixed veggies or other pizza toppings
60g / ½ cup raw cashews
30g / 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
2.5g / ½ tsp sea salt
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
165
Fats
7G
Carbs
15G
Protein
11G
Method
Preheat the oven to 200ºC / 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Clean the mushrooms, remove the stems, and brush both sides lightly with olive oil
Place them on the baking sheet and sprinkle with Italian seasoning
Bake for 5-8 minutes to soften
While the mushrooms are in the oven, prepare the "cheese" topping
Place the cashews, nutritional yeast, and sea salt into a food processor and pulse until the mixture reaches a fine, parmesan-like consistency
Remove the mushrooms from the oven and spoon the Elevated Tomato Fondue Brilliant Base evenly onto each one
Add your choice of toppings and finish with a sprinkle of the vegan cheese mixture
Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the toppings are tender and the mushrooms have absorbed the flavours.
