Avocado Taco Pizza

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Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Ready in:
30 minutes

Recipe Description:

Creamy avocado ranch tops this zesty Mexican-inspired pizza. Recipe created by Nicole Ring, RD and Lauren Rezende, MPH, RD.

 

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 1 slice
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 lb homemade or store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
  • 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning, reduced-sodium
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 16 oz can refried beans
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh green lettuce, shredded
  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 3 Tbsp taco sauce
  • 1 batch Avocado Ranch Dressing (see make ahead recipe below)
  • Avocado Ranch Dressing

  • 1/2 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
  • 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing
  • 2 Tbsp water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
  2. Stretch dough by hand or sprinkle with flour and roll into a ¼” thick circle. Place dough on a large baking sheet or pizza pan, evenly coated with cooking spray.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in ground turkey. Break into crumbles and brown.
  4. Add in taco seasoning mix and water. Add more water as needed. Cook until turkey is cooked through or until it reaches 165 ° F.
  5. Spread dough with beans (leaving a ½” border), followed by cooked ground turkey and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Brush the edges of dough with remaining 1 Tbsp of oil.
  7. Bake for 10-12 min, or until cheese is melted and crust edges are golden.
  8. Remove pizza from oven and top with shredded lettuce and avocado.
  9. Drizzle with taco sauce and Avocado Ranch Dressing. Cut each pizza into 8 slices.
  1. Avocado Ranch Dressing:

  2. In a blender or food processor, puree all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (223g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g -
Monounsaturated Fat 7g -
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 800mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 17g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 129mg 10%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 449mg 10%
Vitamin A 80mcg 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 6%
Vitamin K 15mcg 15%
Thiamin 0.1mg 8%
Riboflavin 0.2mg 15%
Niacin 6mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.4mcg 15%
Folate 50mcg DFE 15%
Pantothenic Acid 1mg 20%
Choline 36mg 6%
Phosphorus 190mg 15%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Zinc 2mg 20%
Selenium 14mcg 25%
Copper 0.2mg 20%
Manganese 0.2mg 8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.