Corn and Black Bean

This Corn and Black Bean Pizza is a vibrant and satisfying vegetarian dish that combines sweet corn and hearty black beans on a crispy crust, topped with zesty spices and fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, it's bursting with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Corn kernels - 150 grams (fresh or frozen)
• Black beans - 100 grams (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• Red bell pepper - 1 small (diced)
• Red onion - 1/4 medium (finely chopped)
• Garlic - 1 clove (minced)
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Shredded mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Fresh cilantro - a handful (chopped, for garnish)
• Lime - 1 (cut into wedges for serving)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush the surface lightly with olive oil.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the corn, black beans, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Spread the corn and black bean mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the mixture.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing.
9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes a healthy gut.
• Rich in plant-based protein from black beans, supporting muscle health.

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