A culinary fusion of Italian and Vietnamese classics, this vegan Banh Mi Pizza is made with quick picked cucumbers and carrots and seasoned tofu.
I am happy to report that, thanks to some very lovely ladies – specifically Angela, Isa, and Robin – who have recently all made great contributions to my cookbook collection, my family and I have been eating quite a bit better. After my first confession about never cooking unless for the blog I had a few concerned readers (like my mom). A week later I made the second confession about my empty pantry and cereal dinners and while writing that post I decided that something had to change. I am 31 years old, I have two children, and I write a food blog. It’s time to get it together and cook some food.
My resolve began with stocking the pantry. There is really not much I can make with a handful of walnuts, a cup of nutritional yeast, and a can of chickpeas. Believe me, I’ve thought about it. So I cleaned out the cupboards, tossed the expired stuff, organized the baking area, and stocked the shelves.
I’m so excited about this pantry makeover that I find myself opening up the cabinet doors for a quick peak inside every time I pass through the kitchen. I also started the week by making a meal plan. I chose several easy-yet-delicious sounding recipes from the new cookbooks I’ve recently acquired and I even found the inspiration to make up some of my own recipes. With a kitchen full of food and a well-thought out plan, I’m finding preparing dinner be a relaxing way to unwind after these long days.
The inspiration for this Vegan Banh Mi Pizza came from this recipe. I have no idea when or how I found the recipe, but whenever I did I was smart enough to pin it onto my “To Veganize” Pinterest board. Last week I rediscovered the recipe when browsing the board for inspiration and immediately it went on the meal plan.
This vegan Banh Mi Pizza is perfectly creamy and spicy and sweet and sour and one that I will definitely make again and again.
A culinary fusion of Italian and Vietnamese classics, this vegan Banh Mi Pizza is made with quick picked cucumbers and carrots and seasoned tofu.
- 1/4 cup veganaise
- 2 tsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 ounces extra firm tofu, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- pinch of salt
- 1-2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- Fresh cilantro
- Sriracha
- Jalapeño peppers, diced
- Combine the ingredients for the pickled vegetables, submerging the carrots and cucumbers completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the tofu marinade in a large, shallow dish. Marinate the tofu for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 425F. Lightly brush pizza dough with olive oil and bake on pizza stone for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Heat oil in a skillet and panfry the marinated tofu until darkened and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
- Prepare the Creamy Banh Mi Sauce.
- Remove the crust from oven and add sauce, pickled vegetables, panfried tofu, and remaining toppings. Enjoy!
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We’ve made this twice now and could easily have it every week. Definitely one of our favorite meals!
That’s great to hear! Thanks for letting me know.
I’ve made this several times now on Whole Wheat Nash bread and it’s so fresh and delicious! It’s positively addicting! Thank you so much!!
Made this a couple of weeks ago! Yummy! Dreaming about it since! Thank you so much for this awesome recipe!
This pizza is DELICIOUS. I’ve been making vegan pizzas every friday night for about 6 months now, and this is my family’s favorite.
Thanks! So glad it’s a hit. I love pizza night!
You have been rock in’ out so many amazing recipes lately; do you need a live in nanny? I would totally work for your food;)
Um…yes please!!!! 😉
Wow this looks amazing – I love banh mi and am so happy you’ve created a vegan version…and a pizza one at that!! I’ll definitely be trying this. Your photos are gorgeous by the way.
I love pizza, but maybe not quite as much as my hubby who would marry pizza if he could. This combo of flavors sure sounds delicious and I know it would be a big hit in our household. Yay for finding awesome new recipes to try!
Those brown pieces like bacon is the tofu? What’s
agave and sriracha? Do we have it here in Japan?
Yes, that’s tofu. I’m not sure if you have agave or sriracha in Japan. Agave is a sweetener. You could sub maple syrup and Sriracha is a hot sauce.
I LOVE banh mi. In pizza form?! Omgosh! I can’t wait to try this!
WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for mickey mouse waffle iron ebay
That’s hilarious. It’s amazing where the internet will take us. I’m glad you found me.
Sarah, I am all about this pizza!! I want it soon, it looks and sounds so awesome. Next time we make pizza, we will make this (however, we have been enjoying nice meals made for us for the last week since William was born so we’re having a nice holiday from cooking).
Thank you 🙂
-Jon
I saw that on Facebook. Many congrats! Im glad your family is enjoying the time together and the free meals! Tell A many congrats too!
I just made this! It is incredible!!! Thank you so much 🙂
Thanks Emily! I’m glad you tried it and liked it!
So pleased you’ve got your cooking mojo back! There’s nothing like a new cookbook to get you excited to be in the kitchen.
This pizza looks insane! Yum yum.
Thanks and thanks, Emma!
hooray for cooking more! i have been feeling a lot better about cooking more and, more specifically, trying new/different recipes. i’m glad we’re both getting our shit together!
It’s about time, right? Certainly helps with new cookbook inspiration.
I’m happy you restocked your pantry and are in the process of making an awesome meal plan! I know how easy it is to succumb to cereal dinners – I sometimes feel like I could eat oatmeal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and be quite content 😀
I might add, this pizza looks like summer! It is gorgeous!!! Pinned!
Ooh, that does look good! I’ll have to try this (minus some of the hot stuff :).