Tomato, Spinach and Black Bean Pizza

Course: Entrees
Difficulty: Easy
Pulse Type: Beans
Specialty Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
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Ingredients

  • 1 pizza crust thin, Italian cheese flavored
  • 1 1/4 cup black beans cooked; or 1 can (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce
  • 2/3 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 10 oz. spinach, frozen chopped; thawed, drained and squeezed dry (1/2 package)
  • 2 tbsp parsley or cilantro; fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet; bake at 375°F for 5 minutes or until crisp.
  3. Mash beans with a fork; combine beans and next 5 ingredients (beans through garlic) in medium bowl, stirring to combine. Spread bean mixture over crust, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Spoon salsa evenly over bean mixture; top with tomato and spinach. Sprinkle with cheeses.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
  6. Garnish with parsley.