10+ Vegan Flatbread Toppings & Easy Flatbread Pizza Ideas with Recipes - All Purpose Veggies (2024)

Flatbread pizzas are an easy and versatile way to enjoy a delicious meal. They are quick to make, and you can top them with whatever ingredients you like. Here are 10+ vegan-friendly flatbread toppings and easy flatbread pizza ideas that are sure to give you plenty of options the next time you're craving flatbread pizza. These recipes are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or a fun family activity. So, grab your flatbread, your toppings, and let's get started!

Note: to keep the flatbreads vegan, you'll need to use vegan shredded cheese (or vegan mozzarella) that's made from dairy-free products like almond milk. Vegan cheese can be found in most grocery stores in the refrigerated section.

1. Hummus Chickpea Flatbread Pizza

Hummus is a great alternative to traditional tomato sauce on a flatbread pizza. Simply spread a generous layer of hummus on the flatbread, then top it with cooked chickpeas and vegan shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chickpeas are slightly crispy.

Try this pizza idea with my chickpea flatbread recipe below!

2. Eggplant Parmesan

This flatbread pizza takes inspiration from the classic Italian dish, eggplant parmesan. Start by spreading tomato sauce on the flatbread, then top it with thin slices of eggplant and vegan shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the eggplant is tender.

Try this pizza idea with my lentil flatbread recipe:

3. No Sauce Flatbread Pizza

This flatbread pizza takes a deconstructed approach to the classic pizza. Instead of using sauce, blistered cherry tomatoes are placed on top of the vegan shredded cheese. Simply drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper over the tomatoes and cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This pizza is perfect for those who want a lighter and simpler pizza.

Try it with my potato flatbread dough, link below:

4. Simple Pesto

Made with pesto sauce and vegan shredded cheese, this flatbread is a classic option that never disappoints. The nutty and herbaceous flavors of the pesto complement the cheese perfectly, creating a deliciously savory combination.

Try it with my zucchini flatbread dough (below):

5. Buffalo Cauliflower Cheese

For a spicy twist, this flatbread is topped with roasted cauliflower that have been smothered in a tangy buffalo sauce. The cheesy goodness pairs perfectly with the zesty flavors of the buffalo sauce.

Try this pizza idea with my cauliflower flatbread recipe below!

6. Impossible "Beef"

For a more filling option, this flatbread uses tomato sauce and vegan shredded cheese, then is topped with Impossible "Beef" crumbles, which is actually vegan-friendly. For those who aren't familiar with the Impossible Beef brand, Impossible Beef is a plant-based meat alternative that is designed to taste, look and cook like real beef. The meaty texture and savory flavor of the Impossible Beef pair perfectly with the cheese and tomato sauce, all the while being vegan friendly.

Try this pizza idea with my sweet potato flatbread recipe:

7. sh*take Mushroom

This Asian-inspired flatbread pizza is topped with soy sauce-marinated shiitake mushroom slices and vegan shredded cheese. The umami-rich flavors of the mushrooms are perfectly complemented by the tangy and salty soy sauce and the creamy, melty cheese.

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8. Miso and Shish*to Peppers

This flatbread uses sweet miso paste as the base and is topped with blistered shish*to peppers and vegan cheese. Shish*to peppers are small, slender green peppers that are slightly sweet and usually mild in heat. When roasted or blistered, they develop a smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the miso and cheese.

9. Refried Beans

For a south-of-the-border twist, spread refried beans over the flatbread instead of pizza sauce, then top with black beans, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and vegan shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.

Try this pizza idea with my black bean flatbread recipe:

10. Everything Bagel Okra

This flatbread pizza takes inspiration from Southern cuisine. Start by topping the flatbread with vegan shredded cheese, then top it with roasted okra. Everything bagel seasoning is then sprinkled on top for extra flavor.

Try this pizza idea with my okra flatbread recipe below!

11. Fresh Corn

This fresh and cold flatbread pizza idea is topped with marinated fresh corn, spring greens, and plain coconut yogurt. The crisp and refreshing flavors of the corn and greens are perfectly balanced with the tangy and creamy yogurt.

Try this pizza idea with my sweet corn flatbread recipe below!

Final Thoughts?

These vegan-friendly flatbread pizza ideas are easy to make and delicious to eat. You can mix and match your toppings to create your own unique flatbread pizza, so have fun and get creative!

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