🌮🍕 Homemade Mediterranean Mexican Pizza
(Healthy • Crispy • Flavor-packed • 20 minutes)
📝 Ingredients (Makes 2 pizzas)
For the Tortilla “Pizza Bases”
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4 whole-wheat tortillas (or low-carb tortillas)
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Olive oil spray or 1–2 tbsp olive oil
For the Mediterranean Taco Meat
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250g (½ lb) ground chicken or turkey
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp chili flakes
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Salt & pepper
For the Mediterranean Sauce
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½ cup tomato sauce
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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½ tsp oregano
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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1 tsp honey
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1 tbsp lemon juice
Toppings
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¾–1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or a mozzarella–cheddar blend)
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½ cup chopped tomatoes
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¼ cup olives (optional, very Mediterranean!)
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¼ cup green onions or parsley
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Jalapeños (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Crisp the Tortillas
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Brush or spray tortillas with olive oil.
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Bake 4–5 minutes per side until lightly crisp.
(This gives you the signature Mexican pizza crunch.)
2. Make the Mediterranean Taco Meat
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Heat olive oil in a pan.
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Add onion + garlic; sauté until fragrant.
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Add ground chicken/turkey. Cook until browned.
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Add paprika, cumin, oregano, chili flakes, salt, pepper.
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Cook 2–3 more minutes.
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Set aside.
3. Make the Mediterranean Pizza Sauce
In a bowl mix:
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tomato sauce
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tomato paste
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oregano
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garlic powder
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paprika
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honey
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lemon juice
Adjust salt as needed.
4. Assemble Each Mexican Pizza
Layer in this order:
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Bottom tortilla
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Spread a thin layer of Mediterranean sauce
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Add a layer of Mediterranean taco chicken
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Place second tortilla on top
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Spread sauce again on top
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Sprinkle shredded cheese
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Add tomatoes, olives, jalapeños (optional)
5. Bake
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Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish & Serve
Top with:
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Green onions or parsley
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A squeeze of lemon
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Greek yogurt (as a healthy sour cream alternative)
Cut into 4 slices and serve warm!
🌿 Mediterranean Flavor Notes
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Olive oil instead of vegetable oil
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Lemon + oregano in the sauce
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Lean ground chicken/turkey
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Fresh herbs & veggies
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Optional olives for authentic Mediterranean touch
