Pizza is a favorite dish for many people. Pizza can be rather unhealthy between the dough, sauces and certain toppings. This recipe offers a quick and easy way to put a healthier spin on this classic dish by using items that you might already have in your pantry.
Tortilla Pizza
Image Source: California Department of Public Health
Ingredients:
12 corn tortillas, small (or flour tortillas)
Vegetable oil (or margarine)
1 can of refried beans (16 ounces)
¼ cup onion (chopped)
2 ounces fresh or canned green chili peppers (diced)
3 tablespoons red taco sauce
3 cups of vegetables, such as broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, and red bell pepper (chopped)
½ cup cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella
½ cup cilantro (chopped, fresh, optional)
Directions:
1. Brush one side of two tortillas with water. Press the wet sides of the tortillas together to form a thick crust for the pizza.
2. Brush the outside of the tortillas with a small amount of oil or margarine. Evenly brown both sides in a heated frying pan. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Set aside.
3. Heat refried beans, onion, and half of the chili peppers together in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
4. Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture on each tortilla pizza. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of taco sauce, then top with 1/2 cup of the chopped vegetables, 1 teaspoon chili peppers, and 1 tablespoon cheese for each pizza.
5. Return to frying pan and heat until cheese melts. Top with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Source: California Department of Health Services, Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love
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