Loved it. Made beans from dried and homemade dough and I think it was worth it. Will just add a little more spice next time but otherwise leave it alone.
Mexican Black Bean and Spinach Pizza
"This recipe is great right out of the oven and even better reheated the next day for lunch." - CL Reader
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 slices)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 408
- Calories from fat: 27%
- Fat: 12.3g
- Saturated fat: 4.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Protein: 22.2g
- Carbohydrate: 51g
- Fiber: 8.3g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
- Iron: 5.5mg
- Sodium: 979mg
- Calcium: 488mg
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) Italian cheese-flavored thin pizza crust (such as Boboli)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup bottled salsa
- 1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Place pizza crust on a baking sheet; bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until crisp.
- Mash beans with a fork; combine beans and next 4 ingredients (beans through garlic) in medium bowl, stirring to combine. Spread bean mixture over crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Spoon salsa evenly over bean mixture; top with spinach and cilantro. Drizzle with hot sauce; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
Mexican Black Bean and Spinach Pizza Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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