Vegan Loaded French Bread Pizza (Quick Version)

Ingredients:

• 1 large French bread loaf
• Olive oil & minced garlic
• 1 cup vegan ground meat (Beyond Meat, lentils, etc.)
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• ½ cup sliced bell peppers
• ¼ cup vegan pepperoni slices
• 1–1½ cups shredded vegan mozzarella
• Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
• Salt, pepper, and optional spices

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice bread lengthwise, brush with olive oil and garlic, then bake 5–7 minutes.

2. Cook vegan ground meat in a skillet with seasoning until browned.

3. Spread marinara sauce on bread, add cooked meat, bell peppers, vegan pepperoni, and cheese.

4. Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese melts; broil briefly if needed.

5. Garnish with herbs, slice, and serve hot.

Optional: Add sautéed onions, mushrooms, vegan parmesan, or drizzle balsamic glaze.