Lightened Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat
Craving the iconic Taco Bell Mexican Pizza but looking for a healthier homemade version? This Lightened Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Copycat recipe delivers all the bold, layered flavors you love with a nutritious twist! Made with lean ground turkey, whole wheat tortillas, and refried black beans, this recipe keeps things light without sacrificing taste. Topped with a zesty homemade taco sauce, reduced-fat Mexican cheese, and fresh veggies like tomatoes, green onions, and black olives, these crisp and cheesy personal pizzas come together in just 35 minutes. Perfect for satisfying weeknight dinners or a fun weekend meal, this guilt-free Mexican pizza copycat is a must-try for fans of Tex-Mex comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pounds Lean ground turkey
- 4 Small whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cups Refried black beans
- 1 tablespoons Low-sodium taco seasoning
- 0.5 cups Tomato sauce
- 0.25 cups Salsa
- 1 cups Shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 Chopped Roma tomato
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Chopped black olives
- Cooking spray
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Place the whole wheat tortillas on the baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. Bake for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crisp and golden. Remove and set aside.
3. While the tortillas are baking, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water to the turkey. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the tomato sauce and salsa, stirring until smooth and heated through. This will be your homemade taco sauce. Remove from heat.
6. Assemble the Mexican pizzas. Start by spreading 1/4 cup of refried black beans evenly over the top of one crisp tortilla. Add 1/4 of the seasoned ground turkey on top of the beans.
7. Place a second crisp tortilla on top to form the pizza. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the taco sauce over the top tortilla.
8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the sauce, then add chopped tomatoes, green onions, and black olives as desired.
9. Place the assembled pizzas on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.6 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3157 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 94.8 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1084 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2166 mg | 46% | |
*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.
