Pizzas de Salsa Verde
Pizzas de Salsa Verde are a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a flavorful green sauce made from tomatillos and fresh herbs. This gluten-free dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, packed with vibrant Mexican flavors.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
420 kcal
Ingredients
- Gluten-free pizza crust - 2 (store-bought or homemade)
- Tomatillos - 250 grams, husked and chopped
- Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
- Jalapeño - 1, seeded and minced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Lime juice - 30 ml
- Olive oil - 15 ml
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Shredded cheese (mozzarella or queso fresco) - 150 grams
- Sliced avocado - 1, for topping
- Sour cream - 60 ml, for drizzling
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- In a blender or food processor, combine chopped tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the salsa verde.
- Spread a generous amount of salsa verde over each gluten-free pizza crust.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top of the salsa verde on each pizza.
- Place the pizzas on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Top with sliced avocado and drizzle with sour cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from tomatillos and avocado.
- Provides healthy fats from olive oil and avocado, promoting heart health.
Tags
MexicanGluten-FreePizza