Description

Buffalo Tuna Pizza is a bold and spicy seafood-inspired pizza combining fiery buffalo-style sauce (natural) with tender canned tuna, creamy plant-based cheese, and crispy smoked turkey bacon, all on a crisp pizza dough crust. Ready in under 30 minutes, this protein-packed, flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, with customizable toppings and a harmonious fusion of spicy, smoky, and creamy textures.

Ingredients

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Buffalo-Style Sauce

1/4 cup hot sauce (natural)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Main Ingredients

1 cup canned tuna in water, drained but moist
4 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked until crispy
1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
3/4 cup plant-based cheese (shredded)
1 stalk fresh celery, sliced thin
Optional: 1/4 cup sliced red onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Buffalo-Style Sauce: In a small bowl, combine hot sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Whisk in the natural gelling agent until the mixture becomes smooth and forms a thick drizzle perfect for spreading on the pizza.
Preheat and Prepare Your Dough: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Roll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into your desired shape and size. Brush the surface with olive oil to promote a golden, crisp crust.
Assemble the Pizza: Evenly spread a thin layer of the prepared buffalo-style sauce over the dough. Distribute shredded tuna across the pizza, followed by crispy smoked turkey bacon pieces. Sprinkle sliced celery and optional sliced red onions. Top with generous shreds of plant-based cheese.
Bake to Perfection: Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and the plant-based cheese has melted and begun to bubble.
Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and optionally drizzle additional buffalo-style sauce on top for extra heat. Allow the pizza to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Lightly drain canned tuna to retain moisture without making the pizza soggy.
Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings to keep the crust crispy.
Add celery either before baking for a softer crunch or after baking for a fresher texture.
If available, preheat a pizza stone for an even crispier crust.
Choose a good melting plant-based cheese for a creamy, smooth topping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Buffalo Tuna Pizza, spicy pizza, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, quick pizza recipe