Fiesta Pizza Recipe
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 350.3
Rating: 4 (1 review)
Ingredients:
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped green chilies
- 1 cup salsa
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Sprinkle cornmeal onto a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan. Press the pizza crust into the pan.
- Bake the crust at 450°F (230°C) for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- In a bowl, stir together the black beans, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the chopped green chilies. Spread this bean mixture over the pre-baked crust.
- Combine the salsa and pizza sauce, then spread it over the bean mixture on the crust.
- Sprinkle the chopped onion, green pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced olives over the salsa-pizza sauce mixture.
- Bake the pizza at 450°F (230°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with chopped tomatoes if desired.
Description:
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with this Fiesta Pizza recipe! Bursting with black beans, crunchy vegetables, and gooey cheese, this pizza is a fiesta for your taste buds. The crust is prepped with a sprinkle of cornmeal, giving it a delightful crunch and texture. The black bean mixture, seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, forms a hearty base layer on the crust. Topped with a zesty salsa-pizza sauce combo, along with colorful veggies like onions, green peppers, and tomatoes, this pizza is a visual and gastronomic delight. The final touch of shredded cheddar cheese and sliced olives adds a creamy richness and a burst of briny flavor. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner party or simply craving a flavorful meal, this Fiesta Pizza is sure to impress with its Southwestern flair and satisfyingly cheesy goodness!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350.3
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9.4g
- Cholesterol: 45.9mg
- Sodium: 989.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.5g
- Fiber: 9.9g
- Sugar: 5.3g
- Protein: 20.4g
Keywords: Beans, Vegetable, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., <60 Mins, Oven
Recipe Category: Black Beans