Mexican Pizza

Servings: 6    Calories: 153     Carb: 25g     Protein: 12g    Fat: 4g 

 Ingredients:

Non-stick cooking spray

1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

2 tablespoon tomato paste

½ small can sliced black olives

50 calorie whole wheat tortilla (La Tortilla Factory)

½ cup vegan shredded cheese (Go Veggie)

1 cup shredded lettuce

½ small onion, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Juice of 1 lime

Spices: (1 teaspoon each) – cumin, chili powder, black pepper, oregano

Optional Topping: (not included in macros)

Sliced Avocado

Salsa

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside (if cooking all 6 at once you will need 2 large baking sheets)
3. Make bean mixture. Sautee onions and garlic for 3-5 minutes then add black beans and tomato paste.  While beans are cooking add 2 tablespoons water and mash with wooden spoon (this will be the sauce of the pizzas)
4. Assemble pizzas. Spread approx. 2 tablespoons bean mixture on tortillas. Top with lettuce, peppers, olives, cilantro and cheese.  Squeeze fresh lime juice over top of pizzas.
5. Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes

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