Dinner

Vegan Potato Pizza with Rosemary Recipe

ByMaya Arden November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Introduction

This vegan potato pizza with rosemary is a delicious and crispy treat that features thinly sliced potatoes, fragrant rosemary, and a golden crust. It’s a perfect savory dish that’s both satisfying and easy to make at home.

The dish shows several rectangular slices of potato flatbread arranged on a wooden board. Each slice has one layer of light golden crust that is thick and slightly puffy at the edges, topped with thin, translucent slices of pale yellow potatoes neatly spread across the surface. Scattered on top are small green rosemary needles and a light dusting of orange-brown spice, giving texture and color contrast. A shiny metal pizza cutter with a white handle rests beside the flatbread slices. In the background, there is a white bowl with fresh green rosemary sprigs and a small jar of reddish spice, all set on a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
Dry rosemary

Sea salt
2 garlic cloves, grated finely

Sweet paprika or chilli powder (optional)
250 g strong flour

250 g all-purpose flour
10 g salt
7 g sachet fast-action dried yeast

320 ml lukewarm water
1 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing and tossing)

Instructions

Step 1: Peel the potatoes and slice them very thinly using the lowest setting on a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife. Aim for uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.

Step 2: Rinse the sliced potatoes and soak them in lukewarm water with a teaspoon of salt for at least 1 hour to remove excess starch and help them crisp up.
Step 3: After soaking, drain and layer the potato slices between pieces of kitchen towel to dry thoroughly before baking.
Step 4: Mix the grated garlic with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil. In a pestle and mortar, crush a generous pinch of sea salt with some rosemary to make rosemary salt.

Step 5: Just before using, toss the dried potato slices lightly in olive oil. Do not season yet to prevent moisture release.
Step 6: In a large bowl, combine the flours, salt, and yeast.
Step 7: Pour in the lukewarm water and 1 tablespoon olive oil, then stir until the mixture mostly comes together.

Step 8: Turn the dough onto a work surface and knead by stretching and folding for about 10 minutes until shiny and smooth.
Step 9: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel, and leave it in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
Step 10: Preheat the oven to 250°C (480°F) and brush two baking trays generously with olive oil.

Step 11: Knock back the dough by pressing out the air and divide it in half. Roll or press one half into a large rectangle on an oiled baking tray.
Step 12: Brush the dough with half the garlic oil and sprinkle with salt. Arrange the potato slices on top with slight overlap (no more than 30%).
Step 13: Sprinkle the potatoes with the rosemary salt and, if desired, a pinch of paprika or chilli powder for a bit of spice.

Step 14: Bake for about 12 minutes until crisp and golden. While the first pizza bakes, prepare the second on the remaining dough and bake similarly.

Tips & Variations

Soaking and drying the potatoes thoroughly is key to achieving a crispy topping.
For more flavor, you can add fresh rosemary leaves along with the dried rosemary salt.

Try adding caramelized onions or vegan cheese for extra richness.
Instead of paprika or chilli powder, smoked paprika can add a lovely depth of flavor.

Storage

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a hot oven to restore crispness, or use a skillet on medium heat. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.

How to Serve

The dish is a rectangular flatbread topped with three even rows of thin, overlapping potato slices that are pale yellow with some golden brown spots from baking. Scattered across the top are small, thin, green rosemary leaves that add a fresh look. The flatbread base is golden and slightly puffed around the edges, showing crispiness. The whole dish sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular potato slices without soaking?

Soaking the potato slices removes excess starch and helps them crisp up better while baking. Skipping this step may lead to softer, less crispy toppings.

Is this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets?

This recipe uses wheat flours and is not gluten-free. However, you could experiment with gluten-free flour blends, but the dough texture and rise may differ.