Pizza is a favorite dish for many people. Pizza can be rather unhealthy between the dough, sauces and certain toppings. This recipe offers a quick and easy way to put a healthier spin on this classic dish by using items that you might already have in your pantry.

Tortilla Pizza

Image Source: California Department of Public Health

Ingredients:

12 corn tortillas, small (or flour tortillas)

Vegetable oil (or margarine)

1 can of refried beans (16 ounces)

¼ cup onion (chopped)

2 ounces fresh or canned green chili peppers (diced)

3 tablespoons red taco sauce

3 cups of vegetables, such as broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, and red bell pepper (chopped)

½ cup cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella

½ cup cilantro (chopped, fresh, optional)

Directions:

1. Brush one side of two tortillas with water. Press the wet sides of the tortillas together to form a thick crust for the pizza.

2. Brush the outside of the tortillas with a small amount of oil or margarine. Evenly brown both sides in a heated frying pan. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Set aside.

3. Heat refried beans, onion, and half of the chili peppers together in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

4. Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture on each tortilla pizza. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of taco sauce, then top with 1/2 cup of the chopped vegetables, 1 teaspoon chili peppers, and 1 tablespoon cheese for each pizza.

5. Return to frying pan and heat until cheese melts. Top with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.

Source: California Department of Health Services, Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love
California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign via

http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/tortilla-pizzas