Thursday, August 23, 2012

Quick Week Night Dinner- Mexican Flatbread Pizza

This is one of my absolute favorite meals because it is quick, easy, and cheap! I can whip one of these up after class or before work and feel satisfied all night. It also curbs my craving for Mexican food which we all know can be terrible for you at times. 

Take your favorite flatbreads (I like using whole wheat Flat Out brand) and place them on a greased cookie sheet. Bake them at 350 degrees until golden brown and crisp. Top them with your favorite Mexican toppings. I like fat-free refried beans, corn, black beans, chicken (that's been seasoned with cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper), and shredded Mexican blend cheese. After you top your flatbread, stick them back into the oven under the broiler until the cheese melts. I love topping mine with shredded lettuce, fat-free sour cream, jalapenos, and green bell pepper (sauteed in a touch of olive oil) just before serving with a side of salsa. Other topping options: onion, diced tomato, avocado, black olives, pretty much any veggie. Using ground turkey in place of the chicken would also taste great! These are great cold too! The best part is you can have a whole pizza to yourself! 

 

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