Southwestern Pizza

Yummy Monday: Southwestern Pizza
by Chalene on February 15, 2011

Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 3 servings


Ingredients:


Nonstick cooking spray


1 12-inch 100% whole wheat pizza crust


1 cup prepared tomato salsa


1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat 2 percent mozzarella


1 1/3 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed


1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (about 2/3 cup)


2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced


1/4 cup cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)


Directions
1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place crust on sheet and top with salsa, 1 cup mozzarella, beans, sliced red pepper, and scallions. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.


2. Place pizza in oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro if desired. Cut into six slices and serve.


Nutrition facts per serving (2 slices): 488 calories, 28g protein, 72g carbohydrate, 12g fat (5.4g saturated), 16g fiber