Mexican Pizza

Mexican food and pizza are two favorites in many households.  So why not combine them?  News On 6 reporter Rick Wells and St. John dietitian Julie Pryer are ready to "Get Cookin'" on just that, a Mexican pizza.

Friday, July 25th 2008, 1:09 pm

By: News On 6

Ingredients:

8 oz fat-free refried beans
1 large, thin pizza crust with no trans fat (no partially hydrogenated oils)
1 cup salsa
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend or Cheddar cheese
One 2 1/4 -ounce can sliced black olives, drained, optional
Baked or grilled chicken slices, optional
Bell peppers, optional

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450ºF.
2. Place a large baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
3. Spread the refried beans evenly over the pizza crust and top evenly with the salsa, corn, cheese, and olives as desired. Place carefully on the baking sheet and bake according to package directions, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Slice and serve hot.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrient information per serving: 380 calories, 7 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 860 mg sodium, 59 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 20 grams protein.

Source: Recipe adapted by Julie Pryer, RD/LD St. John Medical Center