Thursday, June 18

Mexican Pizza

Who loves mexican? Me! Er, let me rephrase that. Who doesn't love mexican? No one! I'm always in the mood for mexican because its just so easy to put together. Just throw a bunch of stuff in a tortilla and i'll be a happy camper. When I was younger, I used to always get mexican pizza from Taco Bell. They were soooo good! So, today I decided to make my own "adultified", healthy vegetarian version. I used my recipe for refried beans, whole grain tortillas and plain yogurt instead of sour cream! (but sometimes I do use low fat sour cream). Let the fiesta begin!

Mexican Pizza
2 tortillas
refried beans, recipe here
1 bunch green onions, sliced on the diagonal
diced tomatoes
cheddar cheese
yogurt or sour cream

1 Place tortilla in frying pan without oil, let heat and crisp up.
2 Spread a layer of refried beans over the entire surface of the tortilla and let heat through.
3 Add green onions, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce. I add a lot of green onions for the crunch.
4 Place second tortilla on top and let heat through and flip once cheese is melted.
5 Garnish with more toppings. Avocado would be good as well.

27 comments:

  1. Winchester ManorJune 19, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Mexican and Pizza, my two favorite things. Yummy!! Can't wait to try this. Finally got around to trying the Chicken Parmesan Bake, it was so delicious! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. ZoeJune 19, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Karyn- Thats great! Im glad you liked it!

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  3. PearlJune 19, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    thanks for visiting my blog! your mexican pizza looks great!

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  4. unconfidentialcookJune 19, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I love this! I just saw Tyler Florence make something similar and was sold then....Thanks!

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  5. graceJune 19, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    i ADORE mexican food, and i think a mexican pizza leaves the traditional pizza in the dust. such simple ingredients, such simple preparation, such delicious results. :)

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  6. JustinJune 19, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    i love making this kind of thing because I feel like you almost can't go wrong -- salsa, black beans, mushrooms, whatever. as long as you have warm tortillas and cheese, you're set.

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  7. Heather S-GJune 19, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    I do, I do!!! This is my kinda food...looks tasty :D

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  8. SaraJune 19, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I love mexican food, and this looks really delicious! I bet my husband would love if I made these.

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  9. Christo GonzalesJune 19, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    this is definitely something I could sink my teethe into - beautiful and tasty I am sure!

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  10. MicheleJune 19, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Yum! So delicious looking!

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  11. PamJune 19, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I am always in the mood for Mexican food - this pizza is calling my name.

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  12. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    This looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend.

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  13. CucinistaJune 20, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Love Mexican food + can't find decent Mexican in London = very sad eater. I have to make my own, so every recipe like this is a gift. Thank you!

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  14. MartaJune 20, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Zoe! Once more you save my day: I have two packs of tortillas downstairs and I was contemplating what to do with them! This looks perfect since I have some frozen refried beans and all! Super!

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  15. Michelle @ Find Your BalanceJune 20, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    You're right, everyone loves Mexican! Why is that? Even healthy Mexican is delicious :-)

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  16. KerstinJune 20, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    What a great idea, it looks delicious!

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  17. ♥peachkins♥June 21, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Mexican Pizza?! That's brilliant... and you're right who doesn't love mexican??

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  18. JoanneJune 21, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Mexican is one of my favorite cuisines! I could eat it all day, every day. This is such a good, throw-together recipe. The theme for Meeta's Monthly Mingle this month over at What's For Lunch, Honey is Mexican Fiesta and you should totally consider entering this!

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  19. Rosa's Yummy YumsJune 22, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    A mouthwatering recipe! Really scrumptious and tasty!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  20. ThistlemoonJune 22, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    These dinners are the best! YUM!

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  21. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Your pizza looks great and I bet it's a million times better than anything you could buy from Taco Bell:)

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  22. OlgaJune 22, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    once again, gorgeous photos and such simple, but satisfying recipe.

    I would totally add some avocados and cilantro.

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  23. DesereeJune 22, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I too love mexican pizzas from Taco Bell, but have found that they are super easy and great to make at home too. Your recipe looks great!

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  24. Winchester ManorJune 22, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Zoe,

    Just checking in on you...have a great week, and I'm looking forward to another wonderful recipe!

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  25. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Mexican pizza sounds great! This would be very popular at my house!

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  26. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswerJune 23, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    This is so yummy - Make this a lot because it is so easy and there are so many possible variations!! Love it!

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  27. MarisJune 23, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Your blog (and photos) are so beautiful! This recipe looks great and I love that you used whole grain tortillas too!

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