Gluten-Free Heart-Shaped Pizza with Basil Pesto & Veggies

For the Gluten-Free Pizza Dough

• 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup warm water
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dry active yeast (optional for extra rise)

For the Toppings

• ½ cup tomato pizza sauce (check for no soy or added dairy)
• ¾ cup shredded dairy-free mozzarella (e.g., cashew-based or coconut-based)
• ½ cup thinly sliced vegetables (bell pepper, onion, zucchini, etc.)
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
• 2–3 tbsp dairy-free pesto (see below)

Quick Dairy-Free Pesto

• ½ cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds or sunflower seeds
• 1 clove garlic
• Salt to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Optional: 1 tbsp nutritional yeast