Ingredients
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½ cup whole wheat flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp kosher salt
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¾ cup warm water (approx. 110°F)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 large tomato, chopped
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1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 small onion, minced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, as needed
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For the Guacamole Sauce:
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1 avocado, ripe and slightly softened
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1 lime, juice only
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Subtitle: A Fresh Take on Mexican Cuisine
Description: This delicious pizza is a fusion of Mexican and Italian culinary traditions that will leave you craving more. The guacamole sauce adds a rich, tangy taste to the crisp texture of the pizza base, making it a perfect combination for any meal.
Ingredients:
– ½ cup whole wheat flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ¼ tsp kosher salt
– ¾ cup warm water (approx. 110°F)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 large tomato, chopped
– 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
– 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
– 1 small onion, minced
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
– Salt and black pepper, as needed
– For the Guacamole Sauce:
– 1 avocado, ripe and slightly softened
– 1 lime, juice only
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the warm water and mix until combined. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the surface evenly. Season with garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the spices to a small bowl. Set aside.
4. Return the pot to the stove and add the tomatoes, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, garlic, and jalapeños (if using). Stir in the reserved spices and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
5. While the sauce cooks, prepare the guacamole sauce by placing all the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. If desired, adjust the salt, cayenne pepper, and olive oil amounts to your liking.
6. To assemble the pizzas, preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly grease two 10-inch cast iron skillets or baking sheets with olive oil. Divide the sauce between the two skillets so they each contain approximately half the amount of sauce. Top each skillet with one layer of pita bread.
7. Spread the remaining sauce evenly over both pizzas. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped scallions if desired. Bake in the center of the oven until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes. Slice and serve immediately.
Servings: 2
Difficulty Level: Easy
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 serving per pizza
Calories: 556 calories per serving
Total fat: 19 g
Saturated fat: 9 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Sodium: 664 mg
Potassium: 735 mg
Total carbohydrate: 49 g
Dietary fiber: 12 g
Sugars: 10 g
Protein: 26 g
Vitamin A: 3% RDA
Vitamin C: 17% RDA
Calcium
Steps
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1
Done
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the warm water and mix until combined. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes. |
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2
Done
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Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the surface evenly. Season with garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. |
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3
Done
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Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the spices to a small bowl. Set aside. |
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4
Done
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Return the pot to the stove and add the tomatoes, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, garlic, and jalapeños (if using). Stir in the reserved spices and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. |
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5
Done
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While the sauce cooks, prepare the guacamole sauce by placing all the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. If desired, adjust the salt, cayenne pepper, and olive oil amounts to your liking. |
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6
Done
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To assemble the pizzas, preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly grease two 10-inch cast iron skillets or baking sheets with olive oil. Divide the sauce between the two skillets so they each contain approximately half the amount of sauce. Top each skillet with one layer of pita bread. |
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7
Done
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Spread the remaining sauce evenly over both pizzas. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped scallions if desired. Bake in the center of the oven until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes. Slice and serve immediately. |
