Southwest Pizza Recipe With Spicy Cilantro Oil Is Fantastic (30 Minutes) by Sara Haas RDN

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To make this spicy southwest pizza recipe with spicy cilantro oil you will need the following ingredients: pizza dough (store-bought or homemade pizza dough), jalapeno peppers, a can of black beans, fresh corn kernels, fresh tomatoes, green onions, kosher salt, black pepper, pepper-jack cheese, fresh cilantro, fresh garlic, ground coriander and a neutral cooking oil like avocado oil or canola oil. 

This pizza is not only delicious, but nutritious, too! Check out the health benefits of cilantro, the health benefits of black beans, the health benefits of corn, the health benefits of peppers and the health benefits of tomatoes.

Serve this vegetarian pizza loaded with fresh vegetables for lunch or dinner with your favorite pizza side dishes.

Cuisine: Italian / Mexican / Tex-Mex / American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 to 4 (makes one 10-inch pizza)

Ingredients

Pizza

• 1 ball dough of your choice, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons Spicy Cilantro Oil (see below), divided
• 1 small jalapeno, sliced
• 1/3 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
• 1/4 cup seeded finely chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Spicy Cilantro Oil 

• 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped jalapeno (about 1 pepper)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup avocado oil or canola oil

Here's how to make it: 

1. Place pizza stone on lowest rack in the oven or, if using a steel, place on the highest rack. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before baking.
2. To make the Spicy Cilantro Oil, add the cilantro, garlic and jalapeno to a food processor and pulse to combine. Remove lid, scrape down sides of the bowl and add the coriander and salt. Cover with the lid and, with the processor running, stream in oil and blend until smooth. Set aside.
3. When ready to make the pizza, sprinkle a bit of fine cornmeal and all-purpose flour on a pizza peel or piece of parchment. Stretch out the dough and shape into a circle, then transfer to prepared peel or parchment.
4. Spread 2 tablespoons of the Spicy Cilantro Oil over dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge, then top with jalapeño slices, black beans, corn, tomatoes and half of the green onions. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper and scatter cheese on top.
5. Bake until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of Spicy Cilantro Oil on top and garnish with the cilantro and remaining green onions. Cut into slices and enjoy immediately. Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat as desired. 

Photo and recipe courtesy of Sara Haas.

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