Loaded Mexican Pizza

By aamundson

“My husband, Steve, is a picky eater, but this healthy pizza has lots of flavor and he actually looks forward to it. And leftovers are no problem, because this is one of those rare meals that tastes better the next day.” -Mary Barker of Knoxville, Tennessee

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 297 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 566 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 15 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• Hot pepper sauce to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* In a small bowl, mash black beans; stir in the onion, yellow pepper, chili powder and cumin. In another bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno and garlic.
* Place the crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; spread with bean mixture. Top with tomato mixture and spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro, hot pepper sauce and cheeses.
* Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 slices.

Editor's Note: When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 297 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 566 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 15 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.