Tamale Pizza

Tamale Pizza is a delightful fusion dish that combines the flavors of traditional tamales with the comforting appeal of pizza. Topped with a spicy bean spread, fresh vegetables, and a zesty avocado sauce, this vegan pizza is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Black beans - 1 cup (240 grams), cooked and mashed
• Corn - 1/2 cup (75 grams), canned or frozen
• Red bell pepper - 1/2 cup (75 grams), diced
• Red onion - 1/4 cup (40 grams), diced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams)
• Vegan cheese - 1/2 cup (60 grams), shredded
• Avocado - 1 medium (150 grams), for sauce
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons (5 grams), chopped
• Jalapeño - 1 tablespoon (5 grams), sliced (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a bowl, mix the mashed black beans with cumin, chili powder, salt, and olive oil until well combined.
5. Spread the black bean mixture evenly over the pizza dough as the base sauce.
6. Top the pizza with corn, diced red bell pepper, and red onion.
7. Sprinkle the vegan cheese over the top of the vegetables.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
9. While the pizza is baking, prepare the avocado sauce by blending the avocado, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
10. Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle with the avocado sauce.
11. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeño if desired.
12. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from black beans.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, supporting heart health.

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