If you’re a fan of Buffalo Caesar recipes, this pizza is for you. This plant-based pizza is packed with protein-rich Buffalo soy curls, kale, red peppers and vegan cheese. It’s then topped with a simple homemade tahini Caesar dressing. You can make it from scratch or use store-bought dough, Buffalo sauce and Caesar dressing. This recipe can be done in under an hour from scratch or can be an easy weeknight recipe if using store-bought options.
Ingredients and Substitution Notes:
- Pizza Dough: This quick pizza dough is ready in 15 minutes. All you need is all-purpose flour, olive oil, salt, instant yeast, sugar and water. You can use store-bought dough if preferred. You can also use whole wheat flour or a combination of white and whole wheat.
- Buffalo Soy Curls: You’ll need soy curls and Buffalo sauce. You can use store-bought vegan Buffalo sauce or make your own in less than 5 minutes. You’ll need vegan butter, hot sauce, sweet paprika, garlic powder, vegan Worcestershire sauce and white vinegar.
- Other Toppings: I recommend kale, red bell peppers and your favorite vegan cheese. Cheddar, Mozzarella and parmesan are all great options. I generally use Daiya or Violife. Feel free to add other vegetables of choice.
How to Make Kale Caesar Buffalo Soy Curl Pizza:
Here’s a quick summary of the steps you need to make this recipe.
- Prepare the Dough
Add the yeast, sugar and warm water to a medium mixing bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes or until the yeast foams. Add the flour, salt and oil. Stir until combined. Shape into a ball and add more flour as needed if the dough is too sticky. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Soy Curls
Soak the soy curls for 10 minutes to rehydrate. Prepare the Buffalo sauce, then combine with the soy curls.
- Prepare the Pizza
Spread a few tablespoons of Buffalo sauce on the prepared pizza dough.
Add the Buffalo soy curls, sliced red bell peppers and chopped kale evenly on the pizza dough. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve with a drizzle of Caesar salad dressing.
Recipe FAQ:
Soy curls are created by Butler Foods and are made from one ingredient: Soybeans. They come dehydrated and when rehydrated, the texture resembles chicken. Just like tofu, they don’t have a strong flavor and are a versatile source of protein. Add your flavoring of choice and use them as a chicken substitute in wraps, salads, tacos, pizza and more.
Soy curls can be found in some health food stores or vegan stores across Canada and the US. To find a store close to you, check out the map on Butler Foods’ website. You can also find them online at a higher price if you don’t find them at local stores.
If you have leftover Buffalo soy curls, I recommend cooking them in the air fryer or oven and using them in wraps, like this one. You can also add them to salads for protein.
If you can’t find soy curls, you can make Buffalo tempeh following this recipe.
More Buffalo Recipes:
More Pizza Recipes:
- Quick Weeknight Tortilla Pizza
- Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pizza (Vegan)
- Burst Tomato Pizza with Kale Almond Pesto
- Whole Wheat Broccoli Cheddar Pizza
Kale Caesar Buffalo Soy Curl Pizza
Ingredients
Quick Pizza Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose white flour, spoon and leveled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
Pizza Toppings
- 1 batch Buffalo soy curls (recipe below)
- 1 1/2 cup kale, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup vegan cheese of choice, more or less to taste (see notes)
Tahini Caesar Dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450℉. Line a baking sheet or pizza sheet with parchment paper if needed.
Prepare the Pizza Dough
- Add the yeast, sugar and warm water to a medium mixing bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes or until the yeast foams.
- Add the flour, salt and oil. Stir until combined. Shape into a ball and add more flour as needed if the dough is too sticky. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Spread the dough on a round pan, lined with parchment paper if needed. Sprinkle with flour again as needed if the dough is sticky. Avoid adding too much or the dough will be dry.
Prepare the Buffalo Soy Curls
- Prepare one batch of Buffalo soy curls following the recipe below. Skip the air frying step.
Prepare the Pizza
- Spread a few tablespoons of Buffalo sauce on the prepared pizza dough.
- Add the Buffalo soy curls, sliced red bell peppers and chopped kale evenly on the pizza dough. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 450℉ or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- While the pizza is in the oven, prepare the Caesar dressing. In a small bowl or jar, combine all the ingredients other than water. Add water as needed until you reach your desired consistency. Drizzle over the pizza before serving. Cut the pizza into 8 slices. Enjoy!
Notes
Air Fryer Buffalo Soy Curls
Ingredients
- 1 bag (227g/8oz) soy curls
Buffalo Sauce
- 2/3 cup hot sauce (I used Frank's RedHot Sauce)
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place the soy curls in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes to rehydrate.
- Meanwhile, add all the Buffalo sauce ingredients to a medium to large saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, stir to combine. Once the sauce is well mixed and starts to bubble, remove from heat. Set aside.
- Strain the soy curls. Press them to remove as much of the excess liquid as possible. I use the bottom of the large bowl to press them while in the strainer, over the sink.
- Transfer the soy curls to the saucepan with the Buffalo sauce. Stir until evenly coated with the sauce. There may be some sauce at the bottom, this is okay. If you prepare them in advance, they will keep absorbing the sauce.
- Scoop the soy curls and place them in the Air Fryer in a single layer. I recommend spreading them out a little to allow for even cooking. You will likely need to work two or more batches, depending on the size of your Air Fryer. I Recommend only cooking what you need, then storing the rest in the refrigerator in an air tight container until ready to cook and eat.
- "Fry" the soy curls in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 400℉, or until some of the edges start to brown and the curls start to crisp. I don't bother flipping them halfway, but if you notice that they brown quickly, you can do so.
- Enjoy warm in salads, wraps, sandwiches and more.
Notes
If you make this Caesar Buffalo soy curl pizza, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! And if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
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