Mexican Vegetarian Pizza
shrutigupta
Delicious twist on a classic favorite
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
For the Pizza Dough
- 1 Pizza dough ball (store-bought or homemade)
- Cornmeal or flour for dusting
For the Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- ½ tbsp Cumin
- ½ tbsp Paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toppings
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend (or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ½ cup Red or green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Sliced black olives
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (adjust to your spice preference)
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can reach (usually around 475-500°F or 245-260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven as it preheats.
Prepare the Pizza Dough
- Dust a clean surface with flour or cornmeal and roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape (round or rectangular). Make sure it's thin for a crispy crust.
Make the Pizza Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Assemble the Pizza
- Place the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet dusted with cornmeal or flour to prevent sticking.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the sauce.
- Distribute the black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and jalapeño slices evenly on top.
- Finish with the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake the Pizza
- If you're using a pizza stone, carefully slide the pizza onto the hot stone in the preheated oven. Otherwise, place the baking sheet directly in the oven.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Garnish and Serve
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves over the hot pizza.
- Serve slices of Mexican vegetarian pizza with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor. Squeezing fresh lime juice over the pizza adds a delightful zing.
Enjoy your homemade Mexican vegetarian pizza with its bold and satisfying flavors. It's a crowd-pleaser and perfect for pizza night or any gathering with friends and family.