Chickpea Picadillo
Weeknight-friendly picadillo with chickpeas, mushrooms, and tofu for a deeply savory but entirely plant-based skillet dinner.
Spicy Fiesta: A Mexican-Inspired Pizza
The 'Spicy Fiesta' pizza is a culinary celebration of Mexican flavours, featuring a zesty tomato salsa base, spicy chorizo, creamy avocado, and tangy queso fresco. This pizza is designed to bring the vibrant and bold tastes of Mexico right to your table, with every bite encapsulating a fiesta of flavours.
Garnished with fresh coriander and served with lime wedges, it strikes the perfect balance between spicy, creamy, and citrusy notes. Whether you're looking for a fun dinner option or a festive addition to your meal, this pizza promises a deliciously memorable experience.
Method
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- Combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil, and warm water to form a dough. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Cook garlic in olive oil, then add tomato salsa, cumin, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Brown chorizo in a pan. Drain excess fat.
- Preheat oven to 230°C. Stretch dough into a 30cm circle. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Spread salsa mixture over dough. Top with chorizo, red onion, avocado, and queso fresco.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Ingredients
- 1 Red Onion thinly sliced
- 3ml Salt
- 350g Plain Flour
- 15ml Olive Oil extra for base
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 45ml Olive Oil
Notes
For a quicker prep, use shop-bought pizza dough. Adjust the salsa's spice level to taste.
Add jalapenos or pickled red onions for extra kick. Lime juice enhances freshness.
Pair with Mexican lager or a margarita.
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