Santa Cruz Pizelles Recipe

Name: Santa Cruz Pizelles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 8 to 10 inch wheat tortillas; 1 medium red, orange or yellow pepper; shredded mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, asiago and parmesan cheeses; 12 large pitted black olives, sliced or quartered; 12 medium white mushrooms or equivalent portabella mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup (225 ml) fresh spinach; 20 capers; 10 large uncooked prawns; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed; oregano and sweet basil; 1 large avocado, sliced; 3 tbsp (45 ml) minced cilantro; mild green salsa

Servings: persons

4 8 to 10 inch wheat tortillas
1 medium red, orange or yellow pepper
shredded mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, asiago and parmesan cheeses
12 large pitted black olives, sliced or quartered
12 medium white mushrooms or equivalent portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 cup (225 ml) fresh spinach
20 capers
10 large uncooked prawns
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
oregano and sweet basil
1 large avocado, sliced
3 tbsp (45 ml) minced cilantro
mild green salsa

1
Seed and slice pepper in half crosswise ane then into 1/8 strips and set aside.
2
Clean and cut prawns into lengthwise halves.
3
Place one tortilla carefully on each of two plates.
4
Sprinkle cheese generously on each.
5
Layer spinach, olive slices, mushrooms, pepper strips and capers over the cheese.
6
Pour 3 tbsp (45 ml) of olive oil in iron skillet and heat on high to point of smoking.
7
Turn heat to medium and saute prawns and garlic.
8
Sprinkle two large pinches of crushed oregano and basil over the prawns turning prawns, occasionally, for five minutes or until the prawns are pink.
9
Distribute prawns over the top of tortillas.
10
Lay the two unused tortillas on top or leave pizelles openface.
11
Pop the pizelles into a 350 degree (175 C.) oven and bake for ten minutes or until cheese is melted, or microwave on high for two minutes.
12
Top with sliced avocado and minced cilantro.
13
Serve with salsa on the side.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 8 to 10 inch wheat tortillas, 1 medium red, orange or yellow pepper, shredded mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, asiago and parmesan cheeses, 12 large pitted black olives, sliced or quartered, and more.

Yes, Santa Cruz Pizelles falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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!

Santa Cruz Pizelles

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