Tlayuda With Black Bean Puree (Aka Mexican Unpizza)

Name: Tlayuda With Black Bean Puree (Aka Mexican Unpizza)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked black beans or 2 cups canned black beans, drained, liquid reserved; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 small onion, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste (mild like New Mexico or ancho); 2 -3 teaspoons cumin, to taste; 4 corn tortillas; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (if possible use quesillo which is Mexican string cheese, or use queso fresco, goat cheese or feta); 1 cup cabbage, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, shredded (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
If using dried beans, add salt, pepper, garlic, onion, chili powder and cumin in last few minutes of cooking. Place mixture in blender or food processer with enough liquid to allow machine to do its work and roughly puree.
3
If using canned beans, add seasonings and warm mixture gently in a saucepan, stirring, to take the edge off of the garlic and onion. Then roughly puree with a little of the liquid as necessary.
4
Place the tortillas on pizza peel or baking sheet and evenly spread with the bean mixture and then the cheese.
5
Bake for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with cabbage and cilantro if using. Bake another 5 minutes until the topping is hot and tortilla is crisp on the edges. Cut into wedges if desired.

485

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked black beans or 2 cups canned black beans, drained, liquid reserved, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, 1 small onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Tlayuda With Black Bean Puree (Aka Mexican Unpizza) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!