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Mexican Pizza Recipe

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Mexican Pizza

Stephanie Gallagher
Serve this Mexican pizza for dinner or a hearty snack. With two kinds of beans, salsa and cheese, this Mexican pizza recipe is as healthy as it is tasty.

Make your own pizza dough in the bread machine or use a store-bought crust for this recipe.

Ingredients:

  • homemade dough for one 12" to 14" pizza crust or one prepared pizza crust (such as Boboli)
  • 1 cup vegetarian refried beans
  • 1-1/2 cups salsa
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 8 oz. shredded Mexican cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack) -- lowfat is okay
  • canned jalapeno peppers (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. If using homemade pizza dough, roll out enough for a 12- to 14-inch pizza.

  3. Place pizza dough on a heavy baking sheet or pizza pan.

    HInt: If using homemade pizza dough, scatter a little cornmeal over the baking sheet before placing the dough on it, to prevent sticking.


  4. In a small bowl, stir together the refried beans and salsa. Spread over the pizza dough or prepared pizza crust.

  5. Scatter black beans evenly over the top.

  6. Top with cheese and a few jalapeno peppers, if using.

  7. Bake 12-18 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Makes 8 slices. Per slice (with a Boboli crust): 341 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 13 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 17 g protein, 8% vitamin A, 5% vitamin C, 24% calcium, 8% iron

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