๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ’ช High-Protein Mexican Pizza

๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿ’ช High-Protein Mexican Pizza

๐Ÿฅ„ Ingredients (2 servings / 2 pizzas)
Base:
2 high-protein tortillas or low-carb tortillas (~8-inch)
Optional: 2โ€“4 tbsp refried black beans or mashed cooked black beans
Protein Topping:
250g lean ground beef or ground turkey (~90% lean)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese & Toppings:
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar or Mexican blend
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for extra melt)
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
2โ€“3 tbsp chopped green onions
2 tbsp Greek yogurt (as a sour cream substitute)
Optional: sliced jalapeรฑos or avocado
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions

  1. Cook protein
    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
    Cook ground beef or turkey with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until fully cooked (~6โ€“8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Prepare base
    Place tortillas on a baking sheet.
    Spread a thin layer of refried black beans on each tortilla for extra protein and texture (optional).
  3. Assemble Mexican pizza
    Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella on each tortilla.
    Evenly distribute cooked ground meat on top.
    Add remaining cheese on top of meat for melty goodness.
  4. Bake
    Preheat oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF).
    Bake 8โ€“10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  5. Top & serve
    Remove from oven, top with diced tomatoes, green onions, Greek yogurt, and optional toppings like avocado or jalapeรฑos.
    Slice into quarters and serve immediately.
    ๐Ÿ’ช Protein Estimate (per pizza)
    Lean ground meat: ~35g
    Cheese + Greek yogurt: ~10โ€“12g
    Tortilla (high-protein variety): ~8โ€“10g
    Total protein per pizza: ~55โ€“57g

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