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Rice Crust Carnitas Mexican Pizza
By Thrive Life · 9 servings
20m prep time
30m cook time
The Thrive Pulled Pork is a great addition to this gluten free twist on a Mexican Pizza. Move over, taco night!
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Ingredients
- For the Crust: 3 c Thrive Life white Rice prepared
- 1/4 c THRIVE Shredded Cheddar Cheese - Freeze Dried ReFreshed
- 1/4 c THRIVE Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese - Freeze Dried ReFreshed
- For the Bean Layer: 1 c THRIVE Instant Refried Beans
- 1 Tbsp Thrive Diced Onions
- 1 1/2 c Water
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Season Salt
- 1/4 tsp Peppercorn
- For the Carnitas Layer 2 c THRIVE Pulled Pork
- 1/4 c THRIVE Green Chili Peppers
- 1/2 c THRIVE Onion Slices
- 1/4 tsp THRIVE Chefs Choice
- 1/4 tsp Summer Limeade
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 c Water
- 2 tbsp Bacon Grease
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Enchilada Sauce 1/3 c THRIVE Espagnole (Savory Beef Gravy)
- 1 tsp Thrive Tomato Powder
- 1 tbsp THRIVE Chopped Onions
- 2 tbsp THRIVE Green Chili Peppers
- 1/4 tsp THRIVE Chefs Choice
- 1 tbsp Cilantro
- 2 1/2 c Water
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp Lime Juice
- 1/4 c Sour Cream
- Toppings/ Garnishing 1/2 c THRIVE Shredded Cheddar Cheese - Freeze Dried ReFreshed
- 1/2 c THRIVE Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese - Freeze Dried ReFreshed
- 1/4 c THRIVE Green Onions - Freeze Dried
- 1/4 Avocados
- 1/2 roma tomato
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Prepare the Crust
- Toss together in a bowl, the cooked rice, prepared egg mix, and cheeses.
- Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or 9x9 inch casserole dish
- Pour rice mixture into pan and press down firmly with the back of a spoon
- Bake crust for 15 minutes
- Prepare Bean Layer
- Place all ingredients. Refried Beans, Chopped onions, water, garlic powder, season salt, Peppercorn, in a glass bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir and set aside
- Prepare Carnitas
- Heat bacon grease in a medium skillet. Add garlic and sweat for 1 minute
- Add pulled pork, green chilies and onion slices to skillet. Break up large pieces of pork to make it more shredded. Toast lightly for 1 minute
- Add water and seasonings and simmer until water is completely absorbed, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat
- Prepare Enchilada Sauce
- Place all ingredients except sour cream in a blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in sour cream
- Assemble Pizza
- Spread refried beans evenly over baked rice crust
- Layer carnitas over beans, packing down with the back of a spoon
- Pour 1/2 cup of prepared enchilada sauce over carnitas and spread with a spoon
- Sprinkle cheeses evenly over top of sauce
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges start to turn golden
- Remove from oven and sprinkle top with green onions
- Garnish with slices of avocado and tomato
- Let cool for 5 minutes then slice into 9 squares. Serve with a drizzle of enchilada sauce over top