Vegan Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)

Overhead view on a vegan Mexican pizza sliced in quarters and topped with cheese sauce and salsa.

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Vegan Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)

This easy vegan Mexican pizza is so fun and delicious! It layers tortillas, salsa, beans, vegan cheese and your favorite taco toppings. Great weeknight dinner recipe your whole family will love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy, pizza, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings: small pizzas

Calories: 601kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

4-6 tortillas you will need 2 x 6 or 8 inches tortillas per pizza
15 oz canned refried beans make sure it is vegan and does not contain lard
15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
½ yellow onion finely diced
your favorite salsa I used store bought salsa
1 batch vegan white queso queso sauce recipe here or use store-bought vegan cheese for a quicker recipe
green onion sliced, for garnishing
cilantro chopped, for garnishing
fresh tomato chopped, for garnishing

Instructions

If using the homemade cheese sauce, start by making it. For a quicker recipe, you can also use store-bought vegan cheese shreds.
Pre-heat the oven to 400º and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once hot, place the tortillas on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes on each side. For 2 pizzas, bake 4 tortillas and for 3 pizzas, bake 6 tortillas, etc. Use 2 baking sheets if needed.
Meanwhile, warm up a little oil in a medium saucepan and then add the onion. Cook stirring often for about 5 minutes, then add the can of refried beans, black beans and water (start with 2-3 tablespoons). Stir well until smooth and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Add more water if needed (you are looking for a thick and coarse consistency) and taste to adjust seasonings (you can add some chili powder, cumin or salt). Set aside.
Once the tortillas are done, then spread a small amount of salsa all over the surface of half of the tortillas and top it off with a layer of the refried bean mixture. Drizzle a little bit of the queso sauce (or sprinkle some of the vegan cheese), then top with a second layer of tortilla. Spread more salsa over the top and drizzle more cheese.
Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Once done, garnish with green onions, fresh tomatoes and cilantro (if desired). Slice and enjoy!

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Notes

Feel free to add some spices to your bean mixture, such as cumin, chili powder, garlic powder or taco seasoning. Start with 1 teaspoon, and add more as needed. Some brands of refried beans already have some seasonings, so taste first and adjust depending on your taste.
Storage tips: this pizza is best enjoyed right away. If you have some leftovers, then keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat using the oven to try to revive the crispy texture. You can make the queso sauce and bean mixture ahead if you like to meal during the weekend. Simply reheat them briefly before assembling the pizzas.
More ingredients you can include in the bean filling are cooked rice or quinoa, jalapeño, garlic, etc. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving (including the queso sauce) provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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