Mexican Pizza
Layer on the Southwestern flavors in this playful pizza variation. Serve with a tossed salad and stone-ground tortilla chips. This tastes best with sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack, but use reduced-fat cheddar if you prefer.
Recipe information
Yield
3 to 4 servings
Ingredients
One 12- to 14-inch good-quality pizza crust
1 cup (half of a 16-ounce can) spicy fat-free refried beans, thinned with a small amount of water
1 cup mild or medium-hot salsa
1 to 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese, or Jack- or cheddar-style soy cheese
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Place the crust on a pan. Spread it with the refried beans, then the salsa. Sprinkle with the cheese and corn kernels.
Step 3
Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, and cut into 4 or 6 wedges to serve.
nutrition information
Step 4
Calories: 393
Step 5
Total Fat: 13g
Step 6
Protein: 20g
Step 7
Carbohydrate: 47g
Step 8
Cholesterol: 43mg
Step 9
Sodium: 977mg
