Vegan Mexican Pizza Recipes

VEGAN MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Arrange 4 of the tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet, and spread each one with a generous amount of the refried beans*. Spread about a tablespoon of enchilada sauce on top of the beans, then top with a tablespoon of vegan cheese.
• Top with a second tortilla, pressing gently to flatten to the top of the pizza**. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce onto the second tortilla. Sprinkle the tops with the tomato and olives, then cover the top of each Mexican pizza in another 1/4 cup of cheese.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortillas get crispy on the edges. Use a pizza cutter to gently slice into quarters, then serve topped with the green onion and a side of avocado slices.

MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• First, prepare the dough using my Homemade Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipe (click for the recipe) or use a store-bought pizza crust. Check the recipe notes below for the tortilla version.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with greased parchment paper.
• Transfer the Refried Beans to a bowl and add a splash of water to make the mixture spreadable. Add all spices (cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper).
• Chop/dice/slice the onion, pepper, and jalapeño.
• Transfer the pizza crust onto the lined baking sheet and add a thick layer of refried beans.
• Put the veggies, jalapeño, and corn on top.
• Finally, add a generous layer of vegan cheese (I added my Vegan Cheese Sauce).
• Sprinkle with salt and bake the pizza in the oven until crispy, about 20 minutes. Enjoy!

MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Make your pizza dough. You could use my recipe for a vegan pizza dough. Or use a store-bought one. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
• Roll out your pizza dough and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the pizza sauce with the spices. Spoon the pizza sauce on top and evenly spread it out.
• Now add the toppings. Start by adding the veggie ground meat, then the corn, the bell peppers, the red onion, and the kidney beans.
• Top the pizza with vegan cheese.
• Bake the pizza for 7-10 minutes at 350 °F. Keep the pizza in the middle of the oven, so the crust won't burn.
• Top the pizza with vegan sour cream and sprinkle it with red pepper flakes, sliced green chili, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Heat 1/2 can of refried beans in a small sauce pot over medium/low heat, until soft and stirrable. Add the salsa and reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally to keep the black beans from drying out.
• Place the pizza round on a baking pan. Spread the black bean sauce over the crust, leaving a finger-hold's width along the edges (an offset spatula or sandwich spreader works really well here).
• Sprinkle the vegetables over the sauce evenly, followed by the cheese.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes (or according to the instructions of your pizza crust - the toppings will be okay, whatever the length).
• Top with the cilantro, and serve immediately.

VEGAN MEXICAN PIZZA (TACO BELL COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Chop onions and garlic.
• Add oil to a skillet over medium low heat.
• Saute onions for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
• Add garlic and half of the taco seasoning. Stir together and cook for 1 minutes.
• Add meatless crumbles and sprinkle remaining taco seasoning over top and stir. Cook for 4-5 minutes (or according to package instructions if longer than this). Remove from heat.
• Spray both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray.
• In another skillet, heat over medium, and add a tortilla and cook until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side. *Tips: You can be doing this while sauting the meatless crumbles mixture so they are ready at the same time. The skillet will continue to heat the long it's going, so the first tortilla will take the longest to get golden brown and the remaining ones will cook much faster so pay attention to avoid burning.
• Heat refried beans.
• On one tortilla spread 1/6th the amount of refried beans each tortilla.
• On top of the beans, add 1/6th the amount of the meatless crumbles mixture.
• Add another tortilla on top.
• Repeat this with any more pizzas you are making or place the beans and meat mixture in the fridge for later pizzas once cooled.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce on the top tortilla.
• Add a tablespoon or 2 of each vegan cheddar and mozzarella on top.
• Bake for 7-10 minutes or until cheese have melted and everything is heated throughout.
• Remove from oven. Top with diced tomatoes and any other optional toppings.
• Cut into slices and enjoy.

VEGAN MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 550 ºF (or as hot as your oven goes) or a full hour to fully saturate the oven with heat, with the rack positioned one level above the middle. If using a pizza stone, make sure that's in the oven as it preheats.
• Stretch out the pizza, 12.5 oz of dough makes one ~12" pizza.
• Place dough on baking sheet if using, or prepared pizza peel if baking on a stone.
• Spread the crushed tomatoes or salsa on the dough. Spread the refried beans over the tomatoes, don't worry about them mixing together. Then, sprinkle on the cheese. Add the diced red onion, the white part of the scallions, and jalapeños if using.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes, keeping a close eye on it at the end.* You can turn to broil for the last 1-2 minutes if you want additional melting and browning.
• When the cheese is melted and the crust is a golden brown, remove the pizza from the oven and top with crushed corn tortillas, diced tomato, diced avocado, the green part of the scallions, and cilantro. Slice into 6 or 8 slices, and serve with hot sauce to serve (optional).
• Repeat with additional pizza dough and remaining toppings!

THE ULTIMATE MEXICAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Add the sliced white onions, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers into a mixing bowl and toss with a little olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil. Spread the onions and peppers on the lined baking tray and roast for 15 minutes, mix, and roast for an additional 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and starting to blacken. Once done, remove from oven and set aside. In the meantime continue to the next steps.
• In a microwavable glass bowl, add the refried beans, frozen spinach, frozen corn, and ~3 tbsp water. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables completely defrost. Mix and set aside.
• Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat (not higher than medium heat).
• Place one gluten-free brown rice tortilla on the heated pan. Slowly let the tortilla crispy up on one side. Be patient. You will notice the tortilla start to become brown. Flip and crisp on the other side. The tortilla is done when it is crispy on both sides and not flimsy when you pick it up (i.e. similar to a crisp shell).
• Place the crispy tortilla on serving plate or cutting board. Spread a thin layer of the beans/spinach/corn mixture. Top with a layer of roasted peppers and onions, followed by green onions, tomatoes, fresh jalapenos (if using), and cilantro.
• Add hot sauce and generously drizzle on the Sweet Jalapeno Lemon Cream Sauce .
• Cut in fourths with a pizza cutter and enjoy!!