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October 25, 2017 31 Comments

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza

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Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sam. Sam was chatting with her mom about how she discovered these things called “blogs” and that these “blogs” were magical places where you could share your recipes with the world.

“So start a blog, then.” Said Sam’s mom.

“Yeah, I will!” said Sam. And so she did.

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

The problem was that Sam started her blog before she even really understood what a blog was. She had zero knowledge in food photography, and her idea of a recipe was to simply list the ingredients without specific measurements and let whoever read the “recipe” to figure out the rest themselves. Sam thought this was very “fuss-free”. Sam was wrong.

Nevertheless, Sam put in endless hours of hard work. Sam used her own magic to teach herself how to take photos, and how to properly write recipes, and eventually, her blog became her career. It was a dream come true. (No fairy godmother needed, thankyouverymuch).

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

One fine day, Sam went through her old recipes and deleted some of her early work including a recipe for “ooey gooey vegan pizza”.

“Nay!” The villagers cried. They had enjoyed the ooey gooey vegan pizza recipe, even though it was as ugly as a troll. Sam started to regularly receive messages of their longing for their one true love (pizza).

Sam was a kind and fair blogger so she gave the villagers what they wanted, and re-published the new and improved “Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza”.

“Hurray!” the villagers cheered which made Sam happy. And so they all lived happily ever after with bellies full of creamy pizza deliciousness.

The end.

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

True story… Well, ok, I added a little flair but you get the idea. This Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza was a winner even way back when it was ugly. Now that I have my lighting and photography on point, and I learned the importance of actually writing a recipe, I thought it was time to reshare it. Well, actually, you thought it was time to reshare it as I really did keep getting requests for that old ugly photo! Haha. It’ just goes to show good food is good food regardless of pretty photos.

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom pizza is a mushroom lovers delight! Sautéd mushrooms covered in a lemon thyme coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. If you want something rich and creamy, this is the pizza for you!

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

To make Creamy VeganCoconutt Mushroom Pizza: melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add in the onions and garlic. Sauté for a couple of minutes until they begin to soften. Add in the mushrooms and satué until they have shrunk in size and cooked through, about 5 minutes. If needed you can add a small splash of water to help the mushrooms from sticking to the pan. Remove the mushrooms and onions from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to the heat.

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

Add more vegan butter to the pan and when melted sprinkle in the flour. Stir the flour into a paste and cook for 1 minute. This makes a roux which will help thicken the sauce.

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

Whisk in the coconut milk along with all the remaining spices and seasonings. Cook the sauce while whisking for about 5 minutes until it thickens. It should leave a thick coat on the back of the spoon. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

On a lightly floured surface, stretch the pizza dough until it fits the pizza pan. Spread the mushrooms over the pizza dough.

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

Then pour the slightly cooled coconut sauce over top. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the coconut sauce is bubbly and lightly browned. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza! This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

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Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

This decadent mushroom lovers pizza is covered in a rich dairy-free coconut sauce that bubbles and browns to perfection in the oven. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Italian
Servings: 8 slices (1 pizza)
Calories: 244 kcal
Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
Ingredients
For the mushrooms:
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 450 g button mushrooms, sliced (about 6 cups sliced)
For the coconut sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all purpose blend if preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk (the kind in a can)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 recipe Go-To Pizza Dough from Fuss-Free Vegan page 211 or store-bought pizza dough
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425F (220C). Lightly grease a pizza pan.
  2. For the mushrooms: melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add in the onions and garlic. Sauté for a couple of minutes until they begin to soften. Add in the mushrooms and satué until they have shrunk in size and cooked through, about 5 minutes. If needed you can add a small splash of water to help the mushrooms from sticking to the pan. Remove the mushrooms and onions from the pan and set aside. Return the pan to the heat.
  3. For the coconut sauce: Add more vegan butter to the pan and when melted sprinkle in the flour. Stir the flour into a paste and cook for 1 minute. This makes a roux which will help thicken the sauce. Whisk in the coconut milk along with all the remaining spices and seasonings. Cook the sauce while whisking for about 5 minutes until it thickens. It should leave a thick coat on the back of the spoon. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.
  4. To prepare the pizza: On a lightly floured surface, stretch the pizza dough until it fits the pizza pan. Spread the mushrooms over the pizza dough, and then pour the slightly cooled coconut sauce over top. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the coconut sauce is bubbly and lightly browned. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Bon appetegan!

Sam





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  1. Erin says

    April 27, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    I made this for dinner last night, Sam, and it was mmm-mmm good. I used a pre-made pizza shell, and I probably should have put it under the broiler so that the crust didn’t get quite so crispy, but whatever, it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      April 29, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it, Erin!

      Reply
  2. kathy says

    February 18, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    My first cook with coconut milk and IT DOESN’T TASTE LIKE COCONUT! Yippee! This was delish and I’m not a big fan of anything coconut. I think the lemony bits did the trick. This recipe will make the rotation and I think I will add caramelized onions, as another suggested, sauteed spinach and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Thanks, Sam!

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    • Sam Turnbull says

      February 22, 2018 at 9:01 am

      Hahahahaha! Love it! So happy you enjoyed 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ren says

    February 8, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    Soooo delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us Sam! I have made your sauce many times and simply topped my pizza with whatever I was feeling.. mostly with a massive amount of caramelized onions, can’t get enough. I’m about to make it again tonight, yummm x

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    • Sam Turnbull says

      February 9, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Yay! So happy you love it so much, Ren! Great idea to spice up the toppings too 🙂

      Reply
  4. D says

    February 4, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    So I just made this, and it was super delicious!
    However, in the last minute or so of stirring the sauce, it split. Is there something I did that caused this, or something to do to avoid it (or fix it if it happens again?)
    Thank you for the amazing recipes!

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      February 6, 2018 at 6:06 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it so much, D! If your sauce boils for too long it could potentially split, so I recommend cooking it at a low simmer to help avoid this. Different coconut milk brands will have different results as well as lots have added ingredients so you could try a different brand next time. My go to for cooking is Grace. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. samantha says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    I LOVE this recipe. Sam, you make vegan life so easy. I’m sharing this on my Facebook page.

    I like a lot of spice do I added Hungarian hots to the mushrooms. Yum

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      November 16, 2017 at 9:10 am

      Yay! Thrilled you love it, and so happy you think I’m helping make veganism easy. That’s my goal! 😀

      Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    November 7, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Coconut milk is a favorite, and this looks fantastic! But now you’ve got me thinking about coconut curry pizza…

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      November 7, 2017 at 1:38 pm

      Ooohhh, interesting!

      Reply
  7. Franceyne says

    November 2, 2017 at 4:53 am

    This was the first post I saw of yours and the Ooey Gooey and the Spicy Avocado Pizza’s were the first two of your recipes that I tried – both were awesome and the Ooey Gooey has become a regular feature on our dinner plate now!

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      November 2, 2017 at 9:21 am

      Aww wow! You must have been following me for a long time, then Franceyne 🙂 Thanks for coming along on my journey!

      Reply
  8. Lenore says

    November 2, 2017 at 12:53 am

    Made it for dinner tonight! Delicious! My husband would have eaten the whole thing himself if I hadnt grabbed mine first! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      November 2, 2017 at 9:20 am

      Hahahaha! Love it. So happy you both enjoyed it so much 🙂

      Reply
  9. Srivani says

    October 27, 2017 at 8:18 am

    This is soooooo delicious! I used a “cheater” pizza crust from the grocery store, so even easier. Super kid-friendly… my picky 4 year old went for seconds! Hubby makes a broccoli mushroom rice casserole and he thought the mushrooms/coconut cream sauce would be awesome in that too; so a versatile recipe is always good! Two-thumbs up!

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      October 27, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Yay! So happy you loved another recipe, Srivani! 😀

      Reply
  10. Paula says

    October 26, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    I made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely DELISH. For the sauce I used soy milk instead of coconut, and added a bt of vegan stock powder and some nooch to the sauce. So yummy. Will try coconut milk next time. Brilliant, thank you paula xo

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      October 27, 2017 at 9:16 am

      You’re most welcome! SO happy you loved it, Paula 🙂

      Reply
  11. Linda says

    October 26, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    We made this last night for dinner and it was yummy! I added crushed red pepper, nooch, pizza seasoning, and a little bbq sauce on top. Yummm

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      October 27, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Woohoo! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  12. jacquie says

    October 25, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    i’m thinking why not just the shrooms mixed in w/ the sauce and then on a spoon? too rich? ok maybe throw in a few other veggies …. looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      October 26, 2017 at 9:32 am

      Hahaha, enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Bobbie says

    October 25, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    I love the recipe for the pesto pizza, sounds wonderful and i cannot wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      October 25, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      Awesome! I hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  14. Irene says

    October 25, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Just wondering if per chance you would have a celiac (gluten free) version of this pizza. I would buy a prepared crust but it is the sauce I was most wondering about. Btw It looks fabulous.

    Reply
    • Sam Turnbull says

      October 25, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Irene, you can use a gluten-free crust, and then sub the all-purpose flour for gluten-free all purpose flour blend. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Carol S. says

    October 25, 2017 at 11:17 am

    Pizza. Mushrooms. It’s like you know my soul. This is, also, very timely – I am making pizza for myself this Saturday to have while watching Season 2 of “Stranger Things” on Netflix! So now I have this conundrum – make a traditional pizza or a Creamy Vegan Coconut Mushroom Pizza. WAIT!! I’ll make both! I’ll just divide the dough and make 2 little pizzas. Thanks for the idear. Vegan On! I shall fall asleep with a great big smile on my face that night.

    Reply
    • Carol S. says

      October 25, 2017 at 11:24 am

      Addendum – the Season 2 of “Stranger Things” on Netflix begins Friday, not Saturday – Sorry!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 25, 2017 at 1:14 pm

        Yes! I can’t wait!! I had this pizza just the other night, but you’re right, I might have to make it Friday again!!! 🙂

        Reply

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