BBQ CHICKPEAS PIZZA WITH VEGAN RANCH


This BBQ Chickpeas Pizza is made with homemade BBQ sauce, fresh pineapples and jalapeños and covered in ranch dressing for a delicious vegan pizza.



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BBQ Chickpeas Pizza with Vegan Ranch
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This BBQ Chickpeas Pizza is made with homemade BBQ sauce, fresh pineapples and jalapeños and covered in ranch dressing for a delicious vegan pizza.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins

Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: BBQ Chickpeas
Servings:
4
 people
Calories: 505 kcal

Ingredients

1 homemade or store bought pizza crust
1 cup BBQ sauce divided
1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 can chickpeas drained
1/3 cup sliced pineapple
1 small jalapeño thinly sliced
fresh cilantro
1/4 cup vegan ranch
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Instructions

In a shallow dish, combine chickpeas with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce. Stir to coat and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Prepare the pizza dough on a baking dish or pizza stone.
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet. Once oil is hot, add onions and reduce heat. Sauté onions on low, stirring frequently, until fragrant and caramelized. This will take 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Spread the remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce on the bottom of the pizza. Evenly top with caramelized onions, marinaded chickpeas, pineapple, and jalapeño.
Bake for 12-16 minutes until dough is cooked all the way through.
Top with fresh cilantro and drizzle with ranch dressing. Serve immediately.