Southwestern Black Bean Pizza

This Southwestern Black Bean Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a hearty black bean base topped with zesty vegetables and spices. Perfect for a quick meal, it's both satisfying and packed with flavor, making it a fantastic vegan option.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 250 grams
• Canned black beans - 200 grams, rinsed and drained
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Red onion - 50 grams, diced
• Red bell pepper - 100 grams, diced
• Corn kernels - 100 grams, fresh or canned
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Vegan cheese - 100 grams (optional)
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced (for topping)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and red bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in the black beans, corn, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
6. Spread the black bean mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
7. If using, sprinkle the vegan cheese on top of the black bean mixture.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in plant-based protein, supporting muscle maintenance.

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