Southwestern Black Bean and Avocado Pizza
This Southwestern Black Bean and Avocado Pizza is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The whole wheat pizza crust is brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper, then topped with a flavorful blend of taco-seasoned black beans, ripe avocado, and thinly sliced red onion. A sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese adds a touch of richness, and the pizza is baked until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
The inspiration for this recipe came to me one night when I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I had some leftover black beans in the fridge, and I was craving something with a bit of a Southwestern flavor. I started by brushing a whole wheat pizza crust with olive oil and seasoning it with salt and pepper. Then, I sprinkled on some taco seasoning and topped it with the black beans, ripe avocado, and red onion. I finished it off with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese and baked it in the oven until the crust was golden brown and the cheese was melted and bubbly. The result was a delicious and satisfying pizza that was perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Southwestern Black Bean and Avocado Pizza Southwestern Black Bean and Avocado Pizza Southwestern Black Bean and Avocado Pizza Southwestern Black Bean and Avocado Pizza
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • Whole wheat pizza crust
  • Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Ripe avocado, sliced
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Taco seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Brush pizza crust with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the pizza crust.
  4. Top with black beans, avocado, and red onion.
  5. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Why It Works
  • The whole wheat pizza crust provides a sturdy base for the toppings.
  • The taco seasoning gives the black beans a flavorful kick.
  • The ripe avocado adds a creamy texture and richness.
  • The red onion adds a bit of sharpness and crunch.
  • The shredded cheddar cheese adds a touch of richness and helps to hold the toppings together.