# Polenta Pizza Crusts This Vegan Pizza Recipe Replaces Gluten With Cornmeal By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polenta-pizza-crust References: [onegreenplanet.org](http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/polenta-pizza-crust/) One Green Planet's polenta pizza crust recipe is a vegan alternative to the traditional pie. In addition to being dairy-free, the meal also replaces [gluten with cornmeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-gluten-free-cheese-pizza) and creates a crust that draws inspiration from Italian cuisine. This polenta pizza crust recipe is made using organic polenta, brown rice, chickpea flour and garlic powder ingredients. It is also infused with cornmeal and salt that add to its flavor. Once made, this [vegan pizza dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vegan-pizza-recipe) can be garnished with one's choice of ingredients -- in this case, a [veggie medley of tomatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-veggie-pizza), mushrooms and basil -- and is ready to serve. The total prep time for this meal is twenty five minutes and its bake temperature is marked at 450 farenheit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegan Pizza:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new plant-based pizza recipes that replace traditional ingredients with vegan alternatives. - **Gluten-free Pizza:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative pizza crust recipes that cater to the growing demand for gluten-free options. - **Organic Ingredients:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate organic ingredients in pizza crust recipes to meet the increasing consumer preference for organic foods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vegan Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of vegan food products, including pizza, to cater to the growing vegan market segment. - **Gluten-free Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of gluten-free pizza products to cater to individuals with gluten sensitivities or dietary restrictions. - **Organic Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new organic food products, such as organic pizza crusts, to capitalize on the increasing demand for organic food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free White Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-white-pizza.md) - [Nut-Based Vegan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutbased-vegan-pizza.md) - [Authentic Gluten-Free Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-margherita-pizza.md) - [Plant-Based Pizza Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pizza-ingredients.md) - [Authentically Inspired Plant-Based Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegana-pizza.md) - [Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Plant-Based Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-gluten-free-seasoned-cauliflower-pizza-crust.md) - [Crisp Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-pizza-crusts.md) - [Meatless Deep Dish Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-deep-dish-pizza.md)