Tex-Mex Pizza

Health score
3%
Tex-Mex Pizza
20 min.
8
278kcal

Suggestions

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal with a kick, then this Tex-Mex Pizza is the perfect choice! In just 20 minutes, you'll have a delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner. With a crispy Italian bread shell as the base, this pizza is loaded with flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of spicy chorizo or pork sausage, tangy salsa, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese creates a mouthwatering blend that's hard to resist.

This recipe is not only tasty but also versatile. You can customize it to your liking by adding more or less of your favorite toppings. Love some heat? Add some extra chili flakes or jalapenos. Want to make it vegetarian? Simply swap the sausage for more veggies or plant-based protein. The options are endless, making this pizza a great choice for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends.

With a calorie count of 278 per serving, this pizza is a relatively healthy option that won't leave you feeling guilty. The balance of protein, fat, and carbs ensures you'll stay full and satisfied. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious, homemade Tex-Mex Pizza that's sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 0.5 cup black beans canned ripe drained sliced
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  •  uncook pizza crust italian
  • 0.3 pound pork sausage 
  • ounces salsa 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450ºF. Cook sausage in 8-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  2. Sprinkle bread shell with 1 cup of the cheese. Top with salsa, sausage, bell pepper and beans.
  3. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until pizza is hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein18.52%
Fat39.93%
Carbs41.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.38
Glycemic Load
0.16
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.952173943105%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.76kcal
13.89%
Fat:12.35g
18.99%
Saturated Fat:6.47g
40.44%
Carbohydrates:28.9g
9.63%
Net Carbohydrates:26.71g
9.71%
Sugar:2.33g
2.58%
Cholesterol:27.78mg
9.26%
Sodium:718.95mg
31.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.88g
25.77%
Calcium:215.96mg
21.6%
Vitamin C:12.75mg
15.45%
Vitamin A:667.52IU
13.35%
Phosphorus:117.51mg
11.75%
Iron:1.95mg
10.85%
Fiber:2.2g
8.78%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.64%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.17%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.99%
Selenium:3.49µg
4.98%
Potassium:143.12mg
4.09%
Folate:15.8µg
3.95%
Magnesium:14.87mg
3.72%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.66%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.49%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.94%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.48%
Copper:0.05mg
2.37%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.21%
Vitamin K:2.18µg
2.07%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.51%