Southwestern Pizza

Southwestern Pizza

Ingredients:
1 Gluten Free Thin pizza crust
1 cup sauce
1 cup black beans
1 red bell pepper
1 avocado
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Sauce Recipe:
1 small yellow onion
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2 tbsp. garlic
1 tbsp. cumin
2 tbsp. sweet paprika
1/4 tsp smoked hot paprika
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

In a blender combine onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a pot and stir in all of the spices. Add a little bit of water if necessary. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350. Place the pizza crust on a pizza stone or large baking sheet.  Spread the sauce on the crust. Sprinkle the black beans and bell pepper over the sauce.

Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.  Remove pizza from the oven. Scatter the avocado over the pizza and sprinkle with cilantro. Slice and serve.