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Savor Homemade Mexican Pizza with Cilantro Pesto Magic

This Mexican Pizza with Cilantro Pesto is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for gatherings and family nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cilantro Pesto
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Use leaves and stems
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Walnuts can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Feta can be used instead
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Use high-quality oil
For the Pizza
  • 1 package Prepared Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1 pound Chorizo Cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Torn Cilantro Leaves For decoration
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Pine Nuts For texture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Sheet Pan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Gather ingredients and let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine cilantro leaves and stems, lime juice, jalapeño, kosher salt, toasted pine nuts, Cotija cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo for 5-7 minutes until crumbly and browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Grease a 9"x12" sheet pan with olive oil. Roll out the pizza dough to fit the pan, aiming for about ¼ inch thickness.
  5. Spread a generous layer of cilantro pesto over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly.
  6. Add cooked chorizo and crumbled Cotija cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 10-14 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with sour cream, cilantro leaves, and toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings and adjust spiciness based on your preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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