Tortilla Pizza – a quick and easy lunch, dinner, or even appetizer or snack. Super versatile. Make just one or make several. All done in about 20 minutes.
I promised you there’d be quick and easy recipes this month. So far, I’ve delivered with my Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles and Coconut Curry Soup. If you can believe it, this Tortilla Pizza recipe is even faster than those two! In 20 minutes or less, you can be enjoying a delicious slice (or 4!).
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Before kids, hubby and I used to go out for pizza each year. Lately, we’ve been doing more and more homemade pizzas. Easier for me to veganize and everyone gets to choose the toppings of their choice. Win-win. Plus, with these easy, lighter pizzas, you’ll have more room to indulge in all that Valentine’s Day chocolate (like these Cherry Chocolate Walnut Truffles or these Fudgy Mocha Brownie Hearts.)
Choose your Toppings
Much like My Favorite Avocado Toast, this Tortilla Pizza is more of a method than a recipe. You can certainly load it up with your favorite pizza toppings – vegan cheese, marinara sauce, bell peppers, spinach, vegan sausage, artichokes, broccoli, etc. MY favorite way top off these super easy vegan pizzas is with my delicious, lemony Mixed Greens Almond & Pepita Pesto followed by thinly sliced mushrooms, slivers of red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and a chiffonade of basil. It’s a flavor explosion all on a crunchy pizza crust – perfection!
You might remember a similar pairing with my Game Day Vegan Pizza Bites (one of my very favorite party appetizers!). <- Those pizza bites, though, take a little extra time because you have to cut the crust into little rounds and then press them into a mini muffin tin and bake. For weeknight meal purposes, I don’t have time for that! That’s where these Tortilla Pizzas come in.
Thin and Crispy
I might live in the Chicagoland area, where deep dish pizza reigns supreme, but I’m a thin and crispy pizza lover through and through. When I was little, my Dad was the master pizza maker in our house. Truth be told, it was a mix from a box, but he knew just how to stretch it out to make it ultra thin, almost see-through, without breaking it.
I have fond memories of that pizza crust! But, even easier than a boxed mix, is a package of tortillas! It doesn’t get much thinner than that and they bake up super crispy in under 10 minutes. It’s the perfect base for my Vegan Pesto Pizza!
Easy Vegan Pesto Tortilla Pizza
Not only do these make an easy weeknight dinner, they would be perfect for party appetizers or a quick snack too!
As always, if you give this Tortilla Pizza a try, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can find me on social media too. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!
- 1 tortilla (gluten free, if desired)
- 3-4 tbsp Mixed Greens Almond & Pepita Pesto (or your favorite pesto)
- 3-4 mushrooms , sliced
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes , halved
- a few thin slices of red onion
- Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
- Spread the pesto onto the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle on the remaining ingredients.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the pizza stone in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the tortilla is crispy.
- Slice and enjoy!
If you don't have a pizza stone, you can use a baking sheet, but the bottom of the tortilla may not get as crispy.
More Quick & Easy Vegan Recipes to Love:
Bell Pepper & Chickpea Tacos (15 Minute Recipe!)
Vegan Chickpea Salad (or Sandwich!)
Black Bean Salsa Burgers (only 4 ingredients!)
Sarah says
I’m a thin crust pizza girl too! I love making tortilla pizzas because they are so quick and easy!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Sarah! Thin & Crispy rules!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I used to make pizza out of corn tortillas all the time, but I forgot about it until I saw your post! I definitely need to make some again!
Jenn S. says
We did French bread pizzas all the time when I was growing up. Also an awesome way to get that pizza goodness into your mouth! 🙂 Thanks, Any!
Mel says
This looks so good! Really fresh and tasty with great textures. Perfect for lunch!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Mel!
Sarah says
So quick and easy and I love all the veggies you packed on it. I think mine would be so loaded it would cave. LOL
Jenn S. says
HaHa! Yes, there is a fine line between loading it up for flavor and loading it up too much that it breaks when you pick it up. LOL!! Either way – delicious!
Megan says
I LOVE tortilla pizzas! It is such a great idea and much easier than making dough! It’s a great alternative to traditional pizza! Can’t wait to try yours out !
Jenn S. says
Yes, so much easier than making dough! Thanks, Megan!
Alisa Fleming says
I remember making tortilla pizzas as a kid! This version looks waaaay better though!
Jenn S. says
Lucky kid! I don’t think we ever did tortilla pizzas as kids, but I do remember French Bread pizza quite often. Loved those too! 🙂
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
I love using pesto on pizza. I love how quick and easy this is!
Jenn S. says
Thanks! Pesto is my favorite pizza topping!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
I love making pizza at home with the family- so fun and everyone can choose their own toppings! I’m a thin crust girl like you- even when I lived in Chicago, I never really got on board with the whole deep dish thing, lol!
Jenn S. says
Oh, I didn’t know you lived in Chicago. How funny – glad to meet another thin & crispy “Chicagoan”!
Becky Striepe says
Oh my gosh, this looks awesome! My kid and I are both obsessed with pesto, so this pizza is perfect for us!
Jenn S. says
Oh, that’s great! Enjoy! Thanks, Becky!
Mary Ellen - VNutrition says
Pizza and pesto are 2 of my favorites! Excited to try these, they look so good!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Mary Ellen! Mine too!
GiGi Eats says
I used to adore pesto. On turkey sandwiches. Mmmmmmm! SO good! This looks insanely good – I wish I could eat it all right now.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Gigi! Hope you enjoy!
Taylor Kiser says
These pizzas are a great dinner idea for busy weeknights! Love how quick and easy they are! Plus, like you mentioned – everyone can add their favorite toppings to their own pizza.
Emily Kyle says
My mouth is watering, this looks so fresh and tasty. And it just reminded me that I have more pesto in the freezer to pull out, I’m going to try this as a quick and easy dinner for my and my toddler this week! Thanks for the great idea 🙂
Jenn S. says
Perfect! LOVE when I remember about pre-made goodies that I’ve frozen…makes dinner time so easy. Thanks, Emily!
maria cloetohome says
It’s nice to eat meatless a few days a week will have to put this on our dinner rotation
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Maria! I hope you enjoy it!
Dannii says
I have just had to cut dairy out of my diet, so I am always looking for new vegan recipes to try and this looks delicious. I love pesto.
Jenn S. says
Hi, Dannii! I hope you love it. Its my favorite pesto! I have a Kale Walnut Pesto on the blog, too, though if you’re interested in a little variety. 🙂
Laura says
And now my stomach is growling since it’s almost lunch time here… I love how simple this is yet it looks so delicious!
Jenn S. says
You’re only 20 minutes from your own personal tortilla pizza! Even quicker if you already have pesto made (or bought). Thanks, Laura!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
I love using pesto instead of the traditional pizza sauce! So healthy!
Jenn S. says
Me too! So much more flavorful! Thanks, Lisa!
amanda -runtothefinish says
llllove this !! I feel like when you boost up the flavors then the no cheese isn’t an issue and makes all of us dairy free folks feel like we aren’t missing out!
Jenn S. says
You definitely won’t miss the cheese in this flavorful combo! Thanks, Amanda!
Kim at Three Olives Branch says
I am a sucker for veggies and pesto. This looks delicious! Yum!
Jenn S. says
I know, so good, right? Thanks, Kim!
Platter Talk says
I’m not vegan but your pesto tortilla pizza sure looks like something that we would enjoy! Beautiful job.
Jenn S. says
Thank you!
Laura says
This looks so great! I’ve never made a vegan version of pesto but I would absolutely love this for dinner! <3
Jenn S. says
Oh, you’ve got to try this pesto, Laura! The pumpkin seeds are what give it that “cheesy” flavor. Thanks!
Vivian | stayaliveandcooking says
Looks delicious! Pizzas are the perfect food to please everyone, and I think it’s great you try to create new recipes every time. Have a great week!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Vivian. Pizza is definitely a winner!