Cuban Pizza with Black Beans, Lechon, and Swiss

Name: Cuban Pizza with Black Beans, Lechon, and Swiss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Pizza Dough; 1 Tablespoon Corn Meal, For Dusting Pizza Stone; 1 cup Leftover Black Beans; 1 cup Leftover Lechon (See My Recipe Box); 1/2 cups Cooked Sweet Plantains, Chopped; 1/2 cups Chopped Onion; 3 Tablespoons Leftover Mojito Sauce; 4 ounces, weight Swiss Cheese; 3 Tablespoons Cilantro For Garnish; 1 whole Lime, Cut Into Wedges

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (use the convection option for an extra crispy crust!)
2
with the pizza stone in the oven.
3
If you do not have a pizza stone, preheat a baking sheet in the oven and keep in mind cooking times may be longer.
4
Roll dough out into a large circle.
5
Sprinkle preheated stone with cornmeal and carefully place dough onto stone and poke center of dough with a fork so it doesnt bubble up.
6
Allow the crust to par-bake for 2 minutes (poking down bubbles as necessary).
7
Carefully remove crust from oven using a pizza peel.
8
Spread black beans on the crust and top with chopped pork, chopped plantains, chopped onions, a drizzle of mojito sauce, and Swiss cheese.
9
Place back in the oven and back for another 8-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted and crust is browned.
10
Slice and serve hot with a sprinkle of cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime juice.

196

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Pizza Dough, 1 Tablespoon Corn Meal, For Dusting Pizza Stone, 1 cup Leftover Black Beans, 1 cup Leftover Lechon (See My Recipe Box), and more.

Yes, Cuban Pizza with Black Beans, Lechon, and Swiss falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!