Rustic Mediterranean-Style Hummus & Veg Pizza (Vegan & Gluten-free!)

Makes: 2 medium pizzas or one large pizza.

• Gluten Free & Vegan Herby Pizza Crust (YEAST-LESS)

• 1 cup of your favourite hummus!

Fried Zucchini:

• 1 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of italian herbs
• Salt & pepper to taste

Other:

• ¼ of a red onion
• ½ of a red capsicum
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 12 pitted kalamata olives
• 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
• Drizzle of barbecue sauce (Optional)

Method:

1. Make the garlic & herb pizza crust as per the instructions in the recipe.
2. While the crust is pre-cooking, slice the zucchini into circles.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium - high heat.
4. Slice the zucchini into circles. Place them in the pan when the oil is hot, the zucchini should sizzle.
5. Fry for 3 - 4 minutes on either side, or until the zucchini begins to brown.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with italian herbs, salt & pepper. Set aside.
7. Cut cherry tomatoes into halves & dice the onion & capsicum.
8. Remove the pizza crust after 20 minutes and increase the heat to 210 degrees celsius.
9. Coat the crust generously with the hummus. Top with fried zucchini, olives, capsicum, onion & cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle over nutritional yeast.
10. Bake for an additional 20 - 23 minutes, remove from the oven when the crust is crispy and toppings are hot.
11. Cool for 5 minutes, drizzle with barbecue sauce if desired. Slice & serve.