This inventive "pizza" recipe offers a lightning-fast, pan-fried twist on traditional pizza using a flour tortilla as the base. With simple toppings like soy cheese, bell pepper, and onion, it's perfect for those craving a crispy, cheesy snack without heating up the oven. While originally written with soy cheese in mind, it's flexible enough to suit regular cheese lovers too. It's a satisfying single-serving recipe that delivers bold flavor and crunchy texture with very little effort, ideal for quick lunches or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 flour tortilla
- ¼ green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 slices onion (chopped)
- soy cheese ( or regular cheese, grated, enough to cover tortilla)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1-2 tsp vegetable oil
Optional:
- more veggies of your choice
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Tortilla Base
- Lay the tortilla flat on a clean counter. Grate soy (or regular) cheese and sprinkle evenly over the tortilla.
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
- Chop green pepper, onion, and any other desired veggies into small pieces (about ¼” x ⅛”). Sprinkle them over the cheese.
Step 3: Optional Seasoning
- If desired, sprinkle a light pinch of oregano over the top.
Step 4: Heat the Pan
- Add a small amount of oil to a large frying pan. Heat until the oil spits when tested with a drop of water.
Step 5: Cook the Tortilla Pizza
- Place the tortilla flat in the pan. Keep the heat high until the oil starts to smoke, then reduce heat to low.
Step 6: Crisp and Melt
- Turn the heat up again once the smoking stops. Switch heat back and forth to prevent burning. Cook until the tortilla is medium brown on the bottom and the cheese is mostly melted.
Step 7: Serve
- Use a spatula to carefully remove the tortilla from the pan. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use regular dairy cheese if preferred; the author notes it works well.
- Add mushrooms, olives, spinach, or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Sprinkle oregano or Italian seasoning for more “pizza” flavor.
- Cook in a cast iron skillet for extra crisp edges.
- Use a whole wheat tortilla for added fiber.
- Keep heat adjustable to prevent burning while melting cheese.
- Add a lid briefly to help melt the top cheese layer faster.
- Cut into wedges and serve as a snack or light lunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 620mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 2.4mg
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