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Summer Pizza Is a Thing—And This Grilled, Plant-Based Sausage and Pesto Pizza Proves It
Cue this Lightlife Plant-Based Italian Sausage and pesto pizza that's entirely cooked on the grill, entirely veggie-powered, and entirely easy to make. (Mic drop.)
Made from ingredients you can actually pronounce and found in the meat section at your local grocery store, Lightlife Plant-Based Italian Sausage is packed with 16 grams of pea protein plus red bell pepper and oregano, giving each slice of this summery 'za a mouth-watering nutrition boost full of flavors you love. Plus, it's quick and simple to cook, making it a no-brainer option for those new to the world of plant-based proteins.
It's quick and simple to cook, making it a no-brainer option for those new to the world of plant-based proteins.
Homemade pesto, plant-based cheese, asparagus, and red onion round out the grilled pie that's streamlined enough to make on a weeknight (AKA no carefully julienning veggies required). It's officially pizza night.
Ready to make your own veggie-packed, plant-based sausage pizza? Get the recipe below.
Recipe and photos: Carla Contreras for Well+Good
Grilled Lightlife Plant-Based Italian Sausage and Pesto Pizza
This summery plant-based sausage pizza is easy enough to make on a weeknight, packed with veggies, and full of plant-based protein.
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Prep Time30 minutes
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Cook Time15 minutes
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Servings4 people
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Dietary
Ingredients
Pesto sauce
Instructions
For the pesto sauce:
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Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend. Add more salt, pepper, and lemon, if desired. If the pesto is too thick, add 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil until sauce reaches desired consistency. (Pesto lasts up to one week in the fridge and up to one month in the freezer.)
For the grilled plant-based sausage:
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Clean and oil the grill grates with cooking spray or oil and a paper towel. Preheat the grill to 550°F. Pro tip: Keep the lid closed to get it up to temperature.
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Drizzle the sausage with 1 Tbsp olive oil, and grill each side about 4 minutes, until sausage has grill marks and has been cooked through.
For the pizza:
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Clean and oil the grill grates with cooking spray or oil and a paper towel. Preheat the grill to 550°F.
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Stretch the dough into a circular shape on a pizza peel or pan. Brush the dough with 1 Tbsp olive oil.
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Place dough on grill with the oiled side facing down. Let pizza cook for 3 minutes, then, oil the top side with 1 Tbsp olive oil, and use tongs or a spatula to flip dough back over.
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Spoon pesto onto the center of dough. Working in an outward spiral, use a spoon to spread sauce to the inner edge of the crust.
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Top pizza with the asparagus, onion slices, and cheese. Close the lid, and let the pizza cook for 2–3 minutes, until cheese melts.
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Remove pizza from the grill. Top with sausage and a sprinkle of lemon zest, and serve!
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