Vegan Gluten-Free Ginkgo Pesto Pizza

Name: Vegan Gluten-Free Ginkgo Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: buckwheat pizza dough (as referenced in instructions); 300 gram ginkgo pesto (see separate recipe); 250 ml spicy tomato sauce; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 2 zucchini (thinly sliced with a peeler); 500 gram broccoli (cut into florets); 100 gram arugula; 200 gram black olives; 0.5 cup olive oil; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup gram flour; 0.5 cup tapioca flour; 2 cup water; 1 tablespoon kala namak (black salt); 1 teaspoon mineral salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoon brewers yeast; 2 tablespoon coconut oil

By Dada Shivananda·Intermediate

How do we create a pizza that nourishes both body and mind? This vegan, gluten-free pizza combines the ancient wisdom of ginkgo biloba with wholesome ingredients to deliver what we call an "MBB"—Mega Brain Booster pizza.

Ginkgo leaves come from one of the oldest tree species on Earth, surviving since the dinosaur age through remarkable adaptability and natural disease resistance. These distinctive fan-shaped leaves—resembling the two halves of our human brain—contain powerful terpenoids and flavonoids that combat free radicals and inflammation. Scientific studies show ginkgo improves brain circulation, enhances cognitive function, supports memory, and may help prevent neurological disorders.

Unlike commercial energy drinks that mask ginkgo's benefits with artificial sugars and excessive caffeine, our pizza delivers these brain-boosting compounds through pure, wholesome ingredients. We combine fresh ginkgo leaves (or ginkgo powder if fresh leaves aren't available) in a vibrant pesto, layered atop a buckwheat base with colorful vegetables and our signature gram flour cheese.

The Ancient "Fossil Tree" and Its Health Benefits

Originally from China, ginkgo has been thriving for thousands of years, earning the nickname "fossil tree." It is an antioxidant powerhouse, packed with terpenoids and flavonoids, which are highly effective in combating free radicals and inflammation. Since inflammation is often the root cause of chronic diseases such as cancer, irritable bowel disease, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and stroke, adding ginkgo to your diet can be a powerful way to support long-term health.

Beyond its anti-inflammatory properties, ginkgo leaves are widely known for their brain-boosting benefits. Scientific studies have shown that ginkgo can help prevent and reduce symptoms of dementia and other neurological disorders. It improves blood circulation in the brain, aiding in the prevention and relief of headaches, enhancing cognitive function, improving memory, and even supporting eyesight.