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Mexican Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 package (about 14 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust dough
• 1 cup of chunky salsa
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 cup of no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup of frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup of sliced green onions
• 1 1/2 cups of shredded 2% mexican cheese blend
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Unroll pizza dough onto a 15 x 10 x 1 - inch jelly-roll pan coated with nonstick cooking spray; press dough evenly to all edges of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
2. Combine salsa and cumin in a small bowl; spread over the partially baked crust. Top with beans, corn, and onions. Bake for 8 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Top with cheese; continue baking 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares; garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving) 241 Calories, 6G Fat, 36g Carbs, 23g Protein

NUTRITION TIPS

MAGNESIUM: Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, contributing to nerve and muscle function, blood pressure regulation, and bone health. Maintaining adequate magnesium levels is important for overall health and can manage the risk of various chronic conditions.