Easy Homemade Sweetcorn, Tuna Pizza
This Italian sweetcorn tuna pizza is great any time of year. You can make your dough, buy it from the store, or even use a tortilla. Whatever you pick, it’s delicious.
The most delicious food is often the one you make yourself. There’s something incredibly satisfying about transforming random ingredients into a wonderful dish. Our main topping is tuna, complemented by tomato sauce, onions, and mozzarella.
But why not let your imagination and creativity take over? Making your pizza allows you to combine all your favourite ingredients into one tasty creation. You can give this Turkish Pizza – Pide a try.
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Substitutions
Dough Substitutions:
- Lukewarm Water: You can replace it with milk or a dairy-free alternative (like almond milk) for a softer dough. Make sure the liquid is lukewarm for proper yeast activation.
- Sugar: Honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, or coconut sugar can work as natural sweeteners in place of regular sugar.
- Salt: Sea salt, kosher salt, or Himalayan pink salt can be used to add a similar taste. Adjust the amount if using a coarse variety.
- Vegetable Oil: Olive oil, coconut oil, or melted butter are great options to use instead of vegetable oil. Olive oil will give the dough an extra layer of flavor.
- Flour: For a gluten-free pizza base, use gluten-free all-purpose flour. You can also opt for whole wheat flour for a denser, more rustic base. You may need to adjust the water amount when using whole wheat.
- Yeast: If you don’t have yeast, you can replace it with baking powder for a quicker dough. Use about 1 tablespoon of baking powder for every 2 teaspoons of yeast.
Topping Substitutions:
- Tomato Sauce: Pesto, garlic white sauce, or barbecue sauce are excellent alternatives to tomato sauce. Olive oil with herbs also works great as a pizza base.
- Tuna: Cooked chicken, shrimp, or salmon can replace tuna. For a vegetarian option, consider roasted vegetables or a plant-based tuna substitute.
- Mozzarella: You can use feta, ricotta, or a mix of parmesan and gouda instead of mozzarella. For a dairy-free version, opt for plant-based mozzarella.
- Red Onion: Shallots, white onion, or leeks can be used instead of red onion, offering a milder or sweeter flavor. If you like, you can caramelize the onions for added sweetness.
- Corn: Fresh or frozen corn kernels are great options to replace canned corn. Alternatively, you could use sweet peas or bell peppers for a different texture and flavor.
- Optional Toppings (Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Peppers):
Sun-dried tomatoes, capers, or roasted red peppers are delicious substitutes for these toppings. You can also add roasted chickpeas or spinach. Fresh herbs like basil or oregano work well as finishing touches after baking.
Expert Tips
- Quality Ingredients: Choose high-quality tuna, fresh vegetables, and flavorful cheeses for the best taste and texture.
- Drain Tuna Thoroughly: Be sure to drain the tuna well to remove excess moisture and prevent the pizza from becoming soggy during baking.
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It looks delicious! Can you use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?
I had tuna pizza once in Romania when I was a kid, and I was excited to make this to try at home! Yummy!
Perfect for pizza night! Such a fun twist on plain pizza .
I’ve never made tuna pizza before.. I don’t even know why, but your recipe is absolutely amazing!
Would not have thought to combine these 2 ingredients before – but wow – what a tasty combo! Thanks for this recipe – definitely will be making this again!
Delicious and inexpensive, using store cupboard ingredients. Will definitely make this pizza again!
What a fabulous pizza recipe, love the use of tuna and corn in this recipe. I think draining the toppings well is an excellent tip, thank you!!