Vegetarian Mexican Pizza

Copycat Mexican Pizza – Vegetarian!

Mexican Pizza is always a good answer, but this one is even better because even if you’re vegetarian, you can enjoy this recipe just as much as everyone else. The biggest swap made in this recipe is instead of meat, I used lentils. 

Lentils are great when swapping out meat products. Although the two are quite different, they give similar benefits and they go so well with this pizza. They taste identical to mashed beans! This Taco Bell Copycat is delicious, simple, and even better because it’s homemade!

Ingredients Needed

• Lentils: The main ingredient in this pizza – you can use any kind of lentil you want. You need them already cooked so it’s a great way to use leftovers.
• Enchilada sauce: This is what we’re using in place of pizza sauce.
• Tortillas: You’ll want small fajita tortillas (around 6-inches)
• Cheddar Cheese: You can use Monterey Jack instead if you would like. Or a combination of both! 

How to make vegetarian mexican pizza

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place lentils and 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce in a food processor or blender and blend until thick, like refried beans.
• Place 4 tortillas on prepared cookie sheet and bake until the bottoms are crispy, just a few minutes. Turn and cook a few minutes on the opposite side. (Watch them carefully, they burn easily and fast.)
• Spread half the mashed lentils on one tortilla and sandwich it with another. Repeat with remaining lentils and tortillas. Spread an additional tablespoon of enchilada sauce on each pizza and top with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, just a few minutes.
• Top with shredded lettuce and tomato for serving.
• It is easy to double this recipe to make a larger serving!