Fiesta Pizza
Get ready to spice up your pizza nights with this colorful and flavor-packed Fiesta Pizza! Combining a zesty refried bean and salsa base with layers of melty mozzarella and cheddar cheese, this Tex-Mex-inspired creation is perfect for when you’re craving something unique. Customize it with your choice of ground beef, chicken, or keep it vegetarian with hearty black beans and vibrant veggie toppings like diced tomatoes, red onions, and sliced black olives. A final flourish of creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of sour cream takes this dish over the top, while lime wedges on the side add a zesty finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing pizza recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-made pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup refried beans
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or chicken (optional)
- 0.5 cup canned black beans
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup sliced red onion
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 piece avocado (sliced or mashed)
- 4 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Brush the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil to help create a golden crust.
In a small bowl, mix the refried beans and salsa together to form a smooth, spreadable base.
Spread the bean and salsa mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle half the mozzarella and half the cheddar cheese over the base layer.
If using, evenly distribute the cooked ground beef or chicken over the cheese layer.
Top the pizza with black beans, black olives, sliced red onion, and diced tomatoes for a fiesta of colors and flavors.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
Using the parchment paper, carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Once out of the oven, let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro, dollops of sour cream, and avocado slices.
Slice into servings and serve with lime wedges on the side for an optional zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.5 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.5 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 5468 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.5 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.7 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 180.2 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2050 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 3883 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
