Description
Buffalo Tuna Pizza offers a bold and spicy flavor profile combined with a crispy crust, flaky tuna, and smoky plant-based turkey bacon. This unique and satisfying dish merges vibrant natural spicy sauce with fresh, protein-packed tuna and creamy plant-based cheese, making it perfect for a quick dinner or a flavorful gathering. Customize it easily to match your tastes and enjoy a fresh twist on classic pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh or canned tuna, well drained
- 1/2 cup spicy sauce (natural) (buffalo-style)
- 1/4 cup smoked turkey bacon (plant-based), crispy strips
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Optional Garnishes and Sides
- Celery sticks, chopped or whole
- Additional spicy sauce (natural) for drizzling
- Side salad with lemon vinaigrette
Binding and Texture
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Brush lightly with olive oil to help crisp the crust and add subtle fruity flavor.
- Spread the Spicy Sauce (Natural): Generously spread the natural spicy sauce evenly over the dough surface to infuse each bite with buffalo heat.
- Add Tuna and Smoked Turkey Bacon: Scatter chunks of well-drained tuna evenly across the pizza, followed by crispy strips of plant-based smoked turkey bacon for smoky richness.
- Sprinkle Plant-Based Cheese and Green Onions: Top the pizza with shredded plant-based cheese and sliced green onions to add creamy texture and freshness.
- Bake and Finish: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. Allow the pizza to rest for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Preheat thoroughly for a crisp crust.
- Drain canned tuna well to avoid soggy dough.
- Use high-quality smoked turkey bacon (plant-based) for optimal smoky flavor.
- Do not overload toppings to ensure even cooking.
- Mix natural gelling agent into the spicy sauce if a thicker consistency is desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Buffalo Tuna Pizza, spicy pizza, plant-based cheese pizza, smoky turkey bacon pizza, seafood pizza, easy pizza recipe, gluten free pizza
