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Mexican Pizza and Volver

Savor the Best Mexican Pizza with Delightful Cilantro Pesto

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican Pizza and Volver with this delightful recipe featuring spicy chorizo and cilantro pesto.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cilantro Pesto
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Freshness and flavor; stems included
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice recommended
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Seeded for less heat, if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Can substitute with walnuts
  • 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese Feta cheese can be used as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil preferred
Pizza Base
  • 1 lb Prepared Pizza Dough Room temperature for easy handling
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded for even melting
  • 1 cup Chorizo Cook thoroughly before adding
  • 1 cup Flour For dusting
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Use to pipe decorative patterns
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Leaves Torn for texture
  • 1/4 cup Extra Cotija
  • 1/4 cup Extra Pine Nuts

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • skillet
  • Baking Pan
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, kosher salt, toasted pine nuts, cotija cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a skillet, cook the crumbled chorizo over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Grease a 9"x12" sheet pan with olive oil.
  5. Roll out the prepared pizza dough into a rectangular shape and transfer it to the greased pan.
  6. Spread the cilantro pesto evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the pesto.
  8. Distribute cooked chorizo evenly over the mozzarella, then sprinkle extra cotija cheese on top.
  9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes until the crust is golden.
  10. Once baked, let the pizza cool for a few minutes before garnishing with sour cream, torn cilantro leaves, and extra pine nuts.
  11. Slice the pizza into squares or wedges and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute chorizo with seasonal veggies.

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