Taco + Pizza — what could be better? Perhaps a healthy taco pizza? This one was a hit if I do say so myself and it’s so versatile. I used a regular thin-crust pizza crust (actually one that was a new grocery store find - and it was great!) but you could use any pizza crust you desired (cauliflower, gluten-free, homemade, etc.) and the topping options are seemingly endless. You can also prep the taco meat ahead of time and just assemble, bake, and have dinner on the table in a jiffy. Serve with a salad and some fresh fruit and you have a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
Olive Oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup chopped spinach
1/4 cup taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pizza crust
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 - 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
6-7 cherry tomatoes, quartered
Toppings of choice: avocado, green onion, olives, sour cream, salsa, etc.
Directions:
Preheat your oven according to instructions on pizza dough. Prepare pizza dough.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add 1-2 Tbsp olive oil. Add onion and stir until translucent. Add turkey to cooking onions and brown until cooked through.
Add garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Stir to combine.
Lower heat to simmer and let simmer 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Once absorbed, add chopped spinach and let wilt for 1-2 minutes.
In food processor, add drained and rinsed black beans. Pulse until smooth.
Spread black beans onto pizza dough. Top with taco meat mixture.
Sprinkle cheese and chopped tomatoes on top.
Bake according to pizza dough directions.
Add on any additional toppings, slice, and enjoy!
