I remember onece reading an interview with Rachael Ray and the author asked her if she was ever at a lost for new recipes and she acted rather shocked by the question, claiming that she is always inspired so she’s never at a loss for a new recipe.
I admit, on the other hand, that I occassionally think, “What if I can’t come up with anything new and exciting for my next recipe?” And yet, the second I think that it’s true, inspiration finds me as well. Whether it’s in my dreams, on tv, at a restaurant or in this case, in an ad Papa Murphy’s had featuring their version of Taco Pizza.
Here’s my version for Taco Pizza. (Pretty sure it’s skinnier too!…)
Here’s What You Need:
Pre-made Pizza Crust (I used Boboli Wheat)
14oz can organic black beans*
Low fat Mexican blend cheese or Jack Cheese
Big handful of cilantro, diced
Salsa (Whatever all natural kind is your favorite is fine. I used Archer Farms Organic Cilantro)
½ lb ground turkey
Chopped black olives
1 large or two small ripe tomatoes, chopped
2-3 TBS of Taco Seasoning (I use Penzey’s Bold Taco which has no msg)
Extra virgin olive oil
*You could also sub in refried black beans or ff refried beans.
Here’s What You Do:
Preheat the oven according to the package instructions. Using a potato masher, mash up about ¾ of the beans. (You can add a dash of extra virgin olive oil if you want to smooth it up). Save the extra ¼ of the beans for another recipe. Spread the beans on the crust, leaving a small border. Meanwhile cook the ground turkey along with the spices according to the directions. (I halved the water since I was using 1/2lb of turkey instead of a whole pound) Spread the cheese over the top of the pizza scattering black olives and tomato pieces evenly. Top with the ground turkey and place dollops of salsa across the pizza and bake according to the package directions. (Again, you could drizzle lightly with EVOO if you like) Season with extra S+P if you think it needs it and then generously add the cilantro topping.
Kid Tip:
I have a few ideas here…you can take the toppings and add it into quesadillas or top nachos with it. You can also leave off some of the ingredients and basically have the turkey and cheese pizza for your kids’ portion.
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I LOVE all your recipes! I just died and went to taco heaven. Or pizza heaven?
You are too sweet Courtney! Le tme know if you make any of them and any feedback you may have!
another winner for sure! Kids and adults would go crazy for this!
Aww thanks chica!
That is so funny; I think that way sometimes too. This pizza looks delish! I haven’t had taco pizza in sometime I’ll have to whip this up soon.
If you do, let me know what you think!
Oh. . .this looks fantastic! I like the idea of using ground turkey and black beans!
Thanks Jessica! Let me know what you think if you try it!
Hey I am new to your blog (AWESOME by the way) do you have the calorie intake?
Thanks Erin! Life is insane right now, but adding the nutritional info is on my long list of to dos.
That must taste amazing! Some people are only content with a taco, or a pizza. Both? I think that’s something special.
Taco, pizza! Pizza. Taco! YAY GREG
Oh my, pizza + tacos? There’s no way this could be anything but delicious. Pinned it!
Aww thanks Kristen!
Beautiful photos and this pizza looks delicious.
My husband made last night and it was amazing!! Thanks for sharing.
Oh that’s great! I am so glad Amy
This recipe is a keeper! I made my own crust and made it w/o meat for me and w/ ground turkey for my husband. He said it’s the best taco pizza I’ve ever made
Aw Kayla that’s awesome! Thanks for letting me know