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    Vegan Mexican Pizza Recipe (only 8 ingredients!)

    Published: Feb 11, 2019 · Modified: Apr 21, 2019 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Vegan Mexican Pizza loaded with all of the toppings is healthier (and more delicious!) than its fast food cousin.

    hand picking up a piece of Mexican Pizza from a plate with a beer in the background

    When I was in high school, I was on the Academic Games team (nerd alert!). I was actually not great at the games themselves, but I was great at stopping at Taco Bell for a Mexican Pizza on the way to every. single. game.

    Seriously, y'all, I was obsessed with Mexican pizzas! When I went vegetarian at 16, I learned that I could still eat my fast food fave by asking them to leave out the beef crumbles. But there was no great vegan Mexican Pizza option on their menu.

    I mean, really, it was all about that gooey cheese. At least, it was for me.

    More cheesy recipes: 10 Minute Vegan Cheese Ball, Vegan Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    I went vegan in 2006, which means that I've spent over a decade without Mexican Pizza in my life. Then, the other day, out of nowhere, a Mexican Pizza craving hit me, and here we are.

    putting a plate of Vegan Mexican Pizza onto a table with the baking tray in the background

    Making Your Taco Bell-Style Vegan Mexican Pizza

    This recipe is seriously simple, and you can alter it to suit your tastes.

    Start with small tortillas. For the most Taco Bell-like experience, choose white tortillas, but you can use wheat or even corn, if that's your jam. I won't judge you.

    To keep this recipe easy, I'm using canned refried beans and canned enchilada sauce. If you want to make these things from scratch, by all means, go for it! I applaud you. Whatever you decide to do, slather the beans, sauce, and vegan cheese between a couple of those small tortillas.

    Now, you've basically got a refried bean sandwich, and you're ready to top! The recipe below calls for adding some toppings before cooking and some after. Feel free to mix this up with whatever toppings are calling your name!

    overhead photo of Mexican Pizza on a white plate

    The only critical toppings, as far as I'm concerned, are the enchilada sauce and the vegan cheese. Other than those, you can follow your tastebuds.

    Once you've topped your Mexican Pizzas, toss them into the oven, and bake to crispy, cheesy, saucy perfection. Then, use a pizza slicer to cut them into quarters before serving.

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    hand picking up a slice of vegan Mexican pizza with sliced avocado on the side

    Vegan Mexican Pizza

    Vegan Mexican Pizza loaded with all of the toppings is healthier (and more delicious!) than its fast food cousin.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: mexican pizza, mexican pizza recipe, vegan mexican pizza
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 437kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 8 small flour tortillas - Whole wheat is fine, but if you want it to taste like a store-bought Mexican pizza, use white.
    • 1 15 ounce can vegan refried beans - Look out for lard in the ingredients.
    • 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
    • ½ cup diced tomato
    • 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives - drained
    • 1 ¼ cups vegan cheddar shreds - OR vegan mozzarella shreds OR a mix
    • ½ cup chopped green onion - Green and white parts are fine.
    • 1 Haas avocado - sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350F.
    • Arrange 4 of the tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet, and spread each one with a generous amount of the refried beans*. Spread about a tablespoon of enchilada sauce on top of the beans, then top with a tablespoon of vegan cheese.
    • Top with a second tortilla, pressing gently to flatten to the top of the pizza**. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce onto the second tortilla. Sprinkle the tops with the tomato and olives, then cover the top of each Mexican pizza in another ¼ cup of cheese.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortillas get crispy on the edges. Use a pizza cutter to gently slice into quarters, then serve topped with the green onion and a side of avocado slices.

    Notes

    *You will have beans and enchilada sauce left over, and that's ok! Freeze them for later in a freezer-safe container.
    **This is key, because if the top isn't flat, your top layer of sauce will ooze right off of the edge.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Mexican Pizza
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    437
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    30
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    Sodium
     
    1665
    mg
    69
    %
    Potassium
     
    420
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    51
    g
    17
    %
    Fiber
     
    9
    g
    36
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    771
    IU
    15
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    146
    mg
    15
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    Hi! My name is Becky Striepe (rhymes with “sleepy”). I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here. → READ MORE

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