Here’s a revised version of the Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza recipe with lower points, along with instructions and nutritional information:
Ingredients:
- 4 small whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup canned vegetarian refried beans
- 1 cup cooked lean ground turkey (or substitute with plant-based meat)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay out the whole wheat tortillas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray the tortillas with cooking spray on both sides.
- Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are crispy and lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the vegetarian refried beans over low heat until warmed through.
- In another skillet, cook the lean ground turkey (or plant-based meat) until it’s browned and cooked through. Stir in the salsa and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- To assemble the Mexican pizzas, spread a layer of warm refried beans over each crispy tortilla.
- Top the beans with the cooked ground turkey (or plant-based meat) and salsa mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend over the top of each pizza.
- Place the assembled pizzas back in the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven and sprinkle diced tomatoes, diced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro over the top.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving, serves 4):
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 710mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 32g
- Dietary Fiber: 8g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 22g
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.