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Vegan Broccoli and Asparagus Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

Published: May 28, 2015 · Modified: Sep 24, 2022 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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This Broccoli and Asparagus Pizza with Balsamic Glaze uses ingredients not often found on a pizza for a delicious alternative to classic toppings. Get the recipe below.

An altogether different pizza recipe

Pizza isn't meant to be virtuous. That's just a fact. So whilst this pizza recipe involves a wholemeal base, vibrant asparagus and fresh broccoli I'm afraid this probably doesn't count as diet food. But it's OK. There is no judgement here. Just grab yourself a slice and put your feet up because this Broccoli and Asparagus Pizza with Balsamic Glaze is all about the taste.

I first shared shared my easy pizza dough back in 2011 and then updated it again earlier this year. This recipe uses that simple pizza dough as a base so first things first, you best head over there! The only change I made to make my Broccoli and Asparagus Pizza with Balsamic Glaze was to use wholemeal flour instead of white bread flour but the choice is yours. Again...no judgement here! Eat your pizza your way.

A pizza on a pizza paddle

Pizza toppings

This recipe is actually one of those meals that came about as a result of what we had lying around in the fridge and hiding at the back of our cupboards. I'd got a bottle of balsamic glaze taunting me and I really wanted to use it to jazz up something more interesting than just another salad. When I realised I had some wilting green veggies looking sad in my fridge I decided I needed to find a way to put the two together and so the Broccoli and Asparagus Pizza with Balsamic Glaze was born. The question is...does it look as good as it tastes?!

Rich tomato sauce

I did toy with the idea of making this a white pizza - a pizza that forgoes the tomato sauce and instead just makes sure there is plenty of molten cheese on top to make for a crispy, yet moist dish. After a lot of thought, trial and error, I cracked it and realised that the key was to add sun-dried tomatoes to the tomato sauce. The sun-dried tomato and balsamic combination makes for a really rich and luxurious pizza - this is in a whole league of it's own! This is then contrasted with the rough and ready wholemeal base, light creamy cheese and fresh vegetables.

Choosing your cheese

When making vegan pizza it is well worth purchasing one of the more expensive vegan mozzarella on the market. You want a brand that you know will melt.

If you're not vegan then simply use mozzarella or burrata. You could potentially use a mild goats cheese as well but I think that's pushing it. Anything stronger than a smooth, creamy mozzarella is just too over powering. The creamy texture and taste of vegan mozzarella brings a fresh, clean flavour to the pizza which helps to cut through the rich sun-dried tomatoes and balsamic glaze. It might be tempting to be bold and add a blue cheese but that's too much even for a cheese lover like me!

Before I pass on the recipe, don't forget to go out and by yourself a bottle of balsamic glaze (or if you're feeling pretty clever make your own). You'll want lashings of the stuff, drizzled over this tasty pizza.

A sliced pizza on a pizza paddle

The recipe

A pizza on a pizza paddle

Broccoli and Asparagus Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

Upgrade pizza night with this recipe for Broccoli and Asparagus Pizza with Balsamic Glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 pizzas
Calories 594.7 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 batch pizza dough from my recipe which makes 4 pizzas
  • 8 tablespoon passata
  • 1 handful tenderstem broccoli
  • 1 handful asparagus
  • 1 small white onion finely diced
  • 4 chestnut mushrooms finely sliced
  • 500 grams vegan mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Instructions
 

  • Before you start rolling out the pizza base dough, trim the long hard stems from the broccoli and asparagus and plunge into boiling water for 5 minutes.
  • Cut your ball of pizza dough into 4 pieces and roll each of them out until they are roughly the shape and size of a dinner plate.
  • Next spread 2 tablespoon of passata over each pizza base.
  • Sprinkle over the sliced onion and mushrooms.
  • Top with the vegan mozzarella followed by the broccoli and asparagus.
  • Place into the centre of the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until the crust is crispy.
  • Serve hot from the oven, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 594.7kcalCarbohydrates: 40.17gProtein: 5.61gFat: 26.86gSaturated Fat: 8.89gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1260.95mgPotassium: 256.92mgFiber: 5.41gSugar: 4.14gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 4.93mgCalcium: 102.81mgIron: 2.32mg
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Serving suggestions

We served our pizza with a fresh green salad, but the usual garlic bread and wedges would be just as good if you want to make a real feast out of this dish!  

Have you tried pizza toppings like these before? Perhaps you have another pizza recipe involving balsamic? I'd love to hear what you think about this Broccoli and Asparagus Pizza with Balsamic Glaze.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. LifestyleswithLia says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Can I eat pizza for breakfast now? This recipe and photos are spectacular!!!!!

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      May 28, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      Hahah thanks Lia. I never say no to breakfast pizza 😉

      Reply
  2. jacquigourlay says

    May 28, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    That looks delicious. I've never put broccoli or asparagus on pizza, have made a potato pizza before which sounds weird but was really good!!

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      May 28, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      Oooh potato pizza?! That's new to me. How did you make that? I'd definitely recommend putting asparagus and broccoli on pizza. The more veggies the better 🙂

      Reply
      • jacquigourlay says

        May 28, 2015 at 4:04 pm

        I'll definitely try some veg next time! It was thinly sliced potato and Brie!!

        Reply
  3. Kate says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Stunning pizza! Bet that balsamic glaze is delish with the asparagus and broccoli. Yum! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      May 30, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks Kate! Balsamic Glaze makes a lot of things better it turns out it makes pizza better too 😀 who would've thought!

      Reply
  4. fabfood4all says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Gorgeous healthy pizza, what is that drizzled on it?

    Reply
  5. fabfood4all says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    Sorry I'm a bit blind and now see it's balsamic glaze, was looking for it in the method and recipe!

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      May 30, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      Haha not a problem perhaps I should make it clearer 🙂 thanks for the share x

      Reply
    • efwalt says

      May 30, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks for the heads up 😉 all updated! How could I miss out that vital step. It's all about the drizzle!!!

      Reply
  6. nazima says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    how delicious - I love balsamic vinegar especially a good thickened glaze like this. Delicious pictures!

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      May 30, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks Nazima 🙂 the stickier the better when it comes to balsam I say 😉

      Reply
  7. laura_howtocook says

    May 31, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I wonder why I haven't thought to put a gorgeous balsamic glaze on a pizza, it improves it no end and looks stunning too!

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      May 31, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Laura! I hadn't done it either until earlier this year 🙂 definitely one of my favourite toppings now x

      Reply
  8. Eleanor says

    June 03, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    This looks amazing! So yummy. Will have to try. I hate that people are always trying to make pizza something it isn't and I love that you're not doing that. We all deserve to indulge every now and then!

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      June 04, 2015 at 7:01 am

      Thanks Eleanor that's really kind of you 🙂 this is fast becoming one of our favourites!

      Reply

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