Carnitas Pizza

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    237 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Carnitas Pizza

If you can manage it, save your leftover carnitas to try this Carnitas Pizza. The dough is super simple to whip up and is really quite quick for a yeast dough!

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Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 3/4 cup warm water about 110 degrees
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the toppings:

  • 1/2 cup salsa verde or more to taste
  • 2 handfuls Monterey or pepper jack cheese
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1-2 cups leftover carnitas to taste
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Instructions

  1. To prepare the dough, place the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast and sugar on top and let bloom, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and turn the mixer (fitted with the dough hook) to medium. Knead until the dough comes together to form a smooth dough. Remove dough to an oiled bowl and place in the oven with the light turned on.
  3. Let rise for one hour, or until doubled in bulk.
  4. Heat a medium skill over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Add the onion and peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and beginning to brown, about 5-10 minutes. Set aside.
  5. When the dough has doubled, punch it down.
  6. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
  7. Roll the dough out on a well floured surface to a 12 inch circle and place on a pizza stone or pan.
  8. Spread the salsa verde in a thin layer of the dough, adding more salsa verde if desired. Sprinkle with the cheese and top with the meat and vegetables.
  9. Bake on the middle rack for 8-10 minutes or until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 472mg (20%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 20.5mg (23%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 472mg 20%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 665IU 13%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 23%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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