Black Bean Mexican Pizza

This Homemade Mexican Pizza recipe features a homemade crust, a spiced black bean spread, and tons of veggie toppings. Mexican Pizza is a perfect quick dinner or game day snack!

Creating This Mexican Pizza Recipe

Three of my favorite things: Black Beans, Mexican, and Pizza all in one recipe. I knew from the start that this was going to be a quick favorite around here.

There’s nothing gourmet about it. But sometimes that’s not what I’m craving. In fact, I’d been craving ooey, gooey, cheesy Mexican all week and this was the perfect way to satisfy those cravings.

With the Super Bowl quickly approaching on the calendar, I can’t help but think how perfect this Black Bean Mexican Pizza would be for a Game Day Party! It’s a cinch to make too.

I typically make Cook’s Illustrated’s Pizza Crust recipe (related: Barbecue Chicken Pizza), but this time I decided to give Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day a chance.

Making Homemade Mexican Pizza

I figured, what have I got to lose? I’ve already got a batch of the Master Recipe Dough hanging out in the fridge. No point fussing with a recipe (that while very good) takes a couple hours prep time. That’s a no brainer…

The crust turned out great! Crispy on the bottom, chewy on the inside and it even got a few of those big bubbles in the dough as it baked.

It’s absolutely perfect for last-minute dinner rushes or random cravings. The only thing that I would change next time would be to include some sliced black olives and a guacamole on the side.

Homemade Mexican Pizza Ingredients

This black bean pizza recipe has three components: the homemade pizza crust, the black bean spread, and the toppings. Here is what you’ll need to make this recipe:

• Homemade whole wheat pizza dough
• Red onion
• Red bell pepper
• Frozen corn
• Jalapeño
• Fresh cilantro
• Shredded cheese
• Lettuce
• Limes
• Black beans
• Spices

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make this Mexican Pizza recipe, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make this Mexican Pizza Recipe

This vegetarian Mexican pizza is easy to make, but it does require some advance prep work if you’re using the homemade pizza crust recipe I’ve linked.

1. For the crust: Prepare the pizza dough as the recipe instructs.
2. For the black bean spread: Add the ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
3. To assemble the pizza: Divide the pizza dough into two balls, then shape each into a 12-inch circle.
4. Spread each crust with the black bean mixture. Add the chopped veggies and shredded cheese blend on top.
5. Bake until the crusts are done to your liking (I recommend using a pizza stone, if you have one).
6. Top the baked Mexican-style pizzas with lime juice, shredded lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe for homemade Mexican Pizza. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

How to Store This Pizza

I recommend storing leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to five days.

Do NOT store leftover pizza with the shredded lettuce and sour cream on top — they will make the pizza soggy over time.

How to Reheat Leftover Pizza

I can tell you that this Mexican black bean pizza reheats well if you need to bake the pizza ahead of time.

I just toasted up the last slice at 300 degrees F in the toaster oven for a little snack while I wrote this post.

Mexican Pizza Recipe Substitutions

• Pizza crust: I made my own homemade pizza crust, but you can also use a pre-made pizza dough from the store if you’re short on time.
• Toppings: Feel free to mix and match the toppings as you see fit. I didn’t add olives to this batch, but I will next time!
• Meats: I made this a vegetarian Mexican pizza, but I bet you could add pre-cooked taco meat or crumbled chorizo to the pizza.

Typically I don’t recommend making a bunch of substitutions when preparing a new recipe. When making substitutes, you won’t know if you don’t like the recipe or if the recipe didn’t turn out due to a preparation mistake, an ill effect from the substitute, or something else.

However, if you do choose to make substitutions in a recipe, I recommend only making one substitute at a time so you don’t have a building effect of multiple poor substitutions.

What to Serve with this Mexican Pizza Recipe

This homemade Mexican pizza pairs nicely with a simple side salad or steamed veggies. Here are a few more side dishes you could serve alongside your pizza:

• Cilantro Lime Kale Slaw
• Basic Guacamole 
• Salsa Verde 
• Restaurant-Style Salsa
• Roasted Poblano Cilantro Quinoa

Try this Homemade Mexican Pizza Recipe!

Next time you’re looking for mix up your traditional pizza night recipes, give this Easy Mexican Pizza recipe a try!

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