Grilled Mexican Pizza

I made a meatless meal...

And loved it!

I mean, I knew I loved the ingredients involved. But I didn't know I liked them that much that I wouldn't even miss the meat. 

You see, I've been trying to eat a little better these days. And this recipe was packed full of bright and flavorful veggies, + I got it from Cooking Light which means it's gotta be better than scarfing down a huge burger or fried chicken, right? 

 















































Please don't hold this healthy thing against me though, k? Especially if you're following my instagram...  you may or may not see endless photos of margaritas and frozen yogurt and starchy chips and loaded sweets and sushi and... you get my drift.
 
But this recipe though... 

If this is what health{ier} looks like, I'm on board.

 

Grilled Mexican Pizza
adapted from Good Housekeeping

• 10-12 inch ready-made thin pizza crust
• 1/2 can refried beans (or however much you like to cover the crust)
• 1/2 cup (or more) shredded Mexican cheese
• 1 corn on the cob 
• 1/2 a red onion, diced and divided 
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, diced 

Prepare outdoor grill for covered, direct grilling on medium. 

Grill corn until charred and cooked. Using a knife, cut off grilled corn kernels into a bowl.

You can grill one side of the crust first, if desired. Spread refried beans evenly on one side of the crust, leaving 1/2-inch border; sprinkle with cheese and half of the diced red onions. Place crust on hot grill rack; cover and grill until grill marks appear, about 8 to 9 minutes.  

Meanwhile, gently stir avocado with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Toss corn with lime zest and remaining lime juice. 

Top grilled pizza with romaine, tomato, avocado, remaining diced onions, and corn mixture. 


*Note: The measurements can be adjusted depending on your preference. 

Printable Recipe

 



Rainbow pizza, is what I should call this. 

So many things going on! Creamy avocados soaked in lime juice, grilled corn, fresh romaine, juicy tomatoes, and sweet red onions atop refried beans and that crispy crust. Exactly.

This was my first time grilling a pizza, and it surely won't be the last. I've gotta eventually move up to making my own pizza dough and crust! That's on one of my bucket lists.


Linking up here.




Peace, and bacon grease!