Mexican Pizza

PREP 5 MIN COOK 15 MIN MAKES 1 PIZZA (8 SLICES)

8 oz (227 g) extra-lean ground beef
1/3 cup minced red onions
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup diced grape tomatoes
1/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup frozen or canned corn
1/4 cup canned no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 (12-inch) prebaked whole-grain thin-crust pizza shell
1 cup packed shredded light old (sharp) cheddar cheese (4 oz/113g)
2 Tbsp minced green onions
* Garnishes: Light Sour Cream, Salsa and Guacamole (Optional)*

1. Preheat oven to 425'F.

2. Cook beef, onions and garlic in a large, non-stick skillet until beef is no longer pink. Add tomatoes, carrots, green pepper, corn and beans. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Add cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat.

2. Spread pizza sauce evenly over crust. Top with half the cheese. Spoon beef mixture evenly over pizza. Top with remaining cheese, followed by green onions.

3. Place pizza directly on middle oven rack and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and crust is lightly browned.

4. Tastes great with fajita-like accompaniments, such as sour cream, salsa and guacamole.

PER SERVING (PER SLICE): CAL 186, FAT 6.8g (SAT FAT 3.4g), PROT 12g, CARBS 18g, FIB 1.9g, CHOL 28 mg, SOD 455mg

Mmm-mmm-good!! Was so good we made this two nights in a row - a definite keeper!