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    Vegan Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza

    Published: Jan 16, 2017 · Modified: May 11, 2023 by Dianne · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Think pizza toppings are limited to mushrooms and peppers? Think again! This Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza is full of flavor. It’s easy to make, and it is a perfect quick dinner for busy weeknights.

    Vegan Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza >> Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

    People find it hard to believe, but even I can fall into a cooking rut. I have dozens of cookbooks and stacks of magazines, but sometimes I just don’t know what to make for dinner. On those days, I tend to throw together tacos or a pizza using whatever I have in the fridge. I recently had an uninspired day, so I looked to see what was on hand. I had pizza dough in the freezer, a big bunch of kale, and a sweet potato that was leftover from another recipe. I remembered seeing a recipe for pizza topped with kale and sweet potato in Self magazine several months ago, and a plan started to form.

    Vegan Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza >> Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

    Sweet potatoes and kale are quintessential winter produce, and they complement each other nicely. They come together with cashew ricotta and a touch of lemon for a deliciously simple pizza. If you know you're going to have a busy day, you can prepare the sweet potato sauce and cashew ricotta ahead of time. Just assemble and bake the pizza in the evening, and dinner will be on the table in no time!

    Vegan Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza >> Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

    Vegan Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza

    Dianne Wenz
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    Servings 3 -4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 prepared 12”-15” pizza crust
    • 1 sweet potato diced
    • 1 bunch kale stems removed, chopped into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt divided
    • 2 – 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for serving, optional
    • 1 cup cashew ricotta
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • Vegan parmesan for serving optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 450°. Place the prepared pizza crust on a pizza pan or pizza stone.
    • Place the sweet potato pieces in a medium-sized pot with enough water to cover them plus two inches. Boil over medium-high heat until the sweet potato is fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
    • While the sweet potato is cooling, place the kale pieces in a bowl and drizzle on the lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with half a teaspoon of sea salt. Massage the kale until it begins to wilt.
    • Add the sweet potato to a food processor or high-speed blender along with 2 tablespoons of the non-dairy milk, ½ teaspoon of salt, the garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Process until smooth. If it’s too thick, add another tablespoon of non-dairy milk.
    • Spread the sweet potato puree on the pizza crust, leaving about 2 inches of bare dough around the rim. Dollop the cashew ricotta on top of the sweet potato, and then top with the massaged kale. Sprinkle the lemon zest on top of the kale.
    • Cook for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the ingredients are cooked throughout.
    • Slice and sprinkle with vegan parmesan and extra red pepper flakes, if using. Serve hot.
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    Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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    1. Becky Striepe

      January 16, 2017 at 9:16 am

      Yessss I have been waiting for this pizza recipe! It looks so good, Dianne.

    2. Dianne

      January 16, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Thanks, Becky! Enjoy!

    3. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      January 16, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      I love making pizza at home! I'll be making this pizza very soon!

    4. Dianne

      January 17, 2017 at 9:38 am

      I hope you enjoy it, Amy!

    5. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition

      January 17, 2017 at 11:51 am

      I was looking for a new pizza recipe! Excited to try yours because looks so healthy (and tasty!).

    6. Dianne

      January 17, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you, Mary Ellen! I hope you enjoy it!

    7. Jenn

      January 17, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      Love the idea of sweet potato puree instead of tomato sauce! Sounds so good!

    8. Dianne

      January 17, 2017 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you, Jenn!

    9. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      January 19, 2017 at 1:49 am

      I love this pizza topping idea! It sounds delicious. Sweet potato and kale are so good together.

    10. Cadry

      January 19, 2017 at 10:36 am

      Oh, this sounds wonderful! I always default to pizza and tacos too when I don't know what to make for dinner. They're so open to whatever leftovers/pantry staples are available. David is a huge sweet potatoes fan. He'd be in seventh heaven with this pizza!

    11. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      January 19, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      Yum! This pizza looks awesome Dianne. I love the sweet potato and kale combo. they go so well together.

    12. Dianne

      January 19, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, Mel!

    13. Dianne

      January 19, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, Cadry!

    14. Dianne

      January 19, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you, Mel!

    15. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      January 20, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      Pizza is the best! All kinds! I love ricotta on my pizzas too. And give me extra red pepper flakes!

    16. Alisa Fleming

      January 21, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      Such a nourishing topping for winter. This just screams "awesome leftovers for lunch!" to me. It may need to get made.

    17. Dianne

      January 22, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      I agree!

    18. Dianne

      January 22, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      I hope you get a chance to try it!

    19. Nicole Dawson

      January 22, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      For a winter meal, it is so full of color and life. Looks delicious and love how you used those ingredients.

    20. Dianne

      January 23, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      Thank you, Nicole!

    21. Sarah

      January 25, 2017 at 1:49 am

      I love sweet potatoes! This looks delicious! And I agree—I often get into cooking ruts which always surprises people 🙂

    22. Dianne

      January 25, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! I have no idea what to make for dinner tonight! 🙂

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