Mexican Skillet Pizza (Under 400 Calories!) Recipe

Name: Mexican Skillet Pizza (Under 400 Calories!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Black Beans, Warmed Up (45 Calories); 1/2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning (>4 Calories); 1 teaspoon Butter Spread (~25 Calories); 1 whole Tortilla, Small (50 Calories); 1/4 cups Mixed Mexican Cheeses (100 Calories); 1/2 cups Salad/Mixed Lettuce (It's Lettuce... Let's Not Get Too Anal.); 1 teaspoon Vinaigrette Dressing (~40 Calories); 2 teaspoons Low-fat Guacamole (~75 Calories, Optional); 2 teaspoons Sour Cream (~45 Calories, Optional); 1 whole Lime Wedge (Optional)

Servings: persons

1
Stick the beans in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds.
2
You want them to be warm, not fried.
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Then add taco seasoning and mash up with a fork.
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Set aside.
5
(I also added about two teaspoons jalapeno juice just for a nice kick.)
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Drop the butter into your skillet and melt at low to medium heat.
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While the butter is melting, lay out your tortilla on a plate and spread on the mashed beans.
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Sprinkle on the cheese.
9
When the butter has melted, carefully slide the tortilla into the skillet.
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Turn up the heat just a smidgen.
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While the cheese is melting and making friends with the beans, put your salad into a bowl and toss on a little dressing to give it flavor.
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Poke and prod the tortilla as necessary.
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When the cheese is nice and bubbly, use a fork to help slide the tortilla out of the pan and onto the plate.
14
Immediately garnish tortilla with salad, guacamole and sour cream.
15
Squeeze on the lime and cut it into four slices.
16
Enjoy!

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 1/4 cups Black Beans, Warmed Up (45 Calories), 1/2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning (>4 Calories), 1 teaspoon Butter Spread (~25 Calories), 1 whole Tortilla, Small (50 Calories), and more.

Yes, Mexican Skillet Pizza (Under 400 Calories!) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Skillet Pizza (Under 400 Calories!)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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