Food

OPB | Oct. 23, 2014 midnight

Pizzas always been a crowd pleaser, and the cheesy, meaty pie is more popular than ever these days from thepizza cakes andpizza-inspired fashions that dominate the Internet to thespecialty pizza restaurants that dominate Portlands local dining scene. For those with dietary restrictions though, a good pizza can be hard to comeby.

So whats a vegan, gluten-free pizza lover todo?

Making tasty pizza at home does not always require preparing yeast-risen dough. I have created ways to make pizza with a twist, including gluten-free versions that are sure to satisfy your familys craving for a pizzadinner.

First, mypolenta pizza has a big bonus in that it is gluten free!Polenta as a pizza crust? Yep, its fabulous! Thispizza develops nice crispy edges as it bakes, and the polenta provides a great base for the fresh tomatoes, artichokes and fragrant basil leaves. You can use any additional or optional toppings you like to make this version yourown.

But what if you want your healthy pizza in ahurry?

My best quick pizza secret is whole grain tortillas! I keep them in the refrigerator and freezer to use for so many different recipes like tarts, burritos, casseroles, wraps, quesadillas, cookies and homemade tortilla chips, but one of my favorite ways to use them is to provide a crisp base for a pizza thats ready to eat in 20 minutes!Simply add your favorite pizza toppings and bake for 20 minutes or so and youre good to go! Bonus: You can make your pizza gluten free by using a brown rice tortilla or any gluten-free tortilla of your choice. MyTortilla Salad Pizza is fabulous for a lunch treat or lightsupper.

DavidKaplan

Ingredients (Makes 4servings)

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Jazzy Vegetarian Recipes: Pizza With A Vegan, Gluten-Free Twist