These fun Mini Nacho Pizzas are inspired by my love of two recipes: English muffin mini pizzas and cheezy vegan nachos. This recipe is also a perfect way to use up leftover jars of salsa in your fridge!
Easy recipe. Fifteen minutes or so .. and done. Hot lunch approved. Serve with a fizzy citrus sip.
This recipe includes protein, veggies and bubbly vegan cheese deliciousness..
Appetizers for Dinner. I made these fun bites during the Super Bowl and decided that they are more than just appetizers - they are perfect as entree mini pizzas. I paired them with some guacamole and lively spinach salads tossed in a agave lime dressing.
Estimated nutritional info per mini pizza - using whole wheat English muffins:
Mini Nacho Pizzas
vegan, makes 4 mini pizzas
2 English muffins, split in half (spelt, sprouted grain or whole wheat varieties are my favorite)
⅓ cup vegan cheese shreds, vegan pepper jack flavor used
⅓ cup roasted tomato salsa (hot variety used!)
¼ cup refried beans, vegan (canned, low-fat vegan used)
1 small jalapeno, sliced
¼ cup onion sliced
2 tablespoon tomato, diced
fresh topping: ½ large avocado, diced + tossed in lime or lemon juice
other optional toppings:
1 tablespoon black olives
diced tofu (try lime-chipotle-agave marinated!)
cilantro
sour cream, vegan
garnish: fresh citrus wedges, lime or lemon + chopped parsley or cilantro
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to a warm temperature - around 350-400 degrees.
2. Pull apart your English muffins. Prep your veggies by chopping/slicing.
3. Add either the salsa or refried beans to the muffin bread. Layering generously. Then add the vegan cheese and veggie toppings.
4. Place on baking sheet and place on top rack in oven. Allow to bake for about ten minutes at 400 degrees. Then for an additional 2 minutes, broil so that the tops get bubbly and blackened.
5. Pull from oven or bake for an additional 1-2 minutes on oven rack (no baking sheet) if you want extra crispy bottoms.
6. Serve warm with fresh avocado on top. Cilantro would make a nice garnish. Citrus wedges too.
Kelly says
I wanted to let you know that English muffins contain low non-fat milk traditionally and are there for not vegan. I recommend prepping your own bread subbing in original silk milk as it is the same consistency as milk. I am looking at this recipe because I have a vegan on my team for a potluck and no one makes anything for her. Please make sure to check all ingredients and components of the ingredients.
Kathy Patalsky says
There are plenty of vegan English muffin brands on the market. My favorite is Ezekiel sprouted grain varieties.
Laura @ It's just Laura says
Excellent recipe! I tried it last night, and it was DELISH!! I made it without any kind of cheese, and it still turned out just perfect. I wrote about the recipe, and several friends/family are interested in making versions of it. It's so easy & versatile, which is really why I love this one. Thanks for bringing a bit of creativity & uniqueness to vegan cooking. Your photography is awesome. I love your site! 🙂
Yellie says
Not really like pizza, but more along the lines of a really common traditional Mexican food called "gorditas" or "sopes." Thank you, I've been wanting vegan alternatives to my childhood favorites.
Jackie Worley says
My husband and I are new vegans and this was one of the first recipes I tried, and we LOVED IT! thank you so much for sharing your delicious food with us!
Amanda Lehmberg says
Daiya is great!!
Mary Lise Parsons says
Your blog is incredible! I have been following it for several months. I think you should do a cookbook featuring all of your recipes...
Sheila says
Yum! Such a simple but tasty idea.
Kathy Patalsky says
Thanks Gloria! 🙂
Hope Cox says
English muffins!! BRILLIANT. Totally reposting/tweeting.
RockMyVeganSocks says
These look super cute & delicious!
Heather McClees says
Love this idea for a lime agave dressing! I love lime and cilantro together. Great recipe as always!:)
stephi sky says
YUM, these look amazing!!
Christina says
These little pizzas are so cute and look delicious! Quick question: What brand of vegan cheese do you use? I am trying to find a great brand that does not turn into a gelatinous glob when melted. THank you!
Gloria Kersh says
I want some NOW!!!! You do such beautiful pics!