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Mexican Vegetable Pizza

1/2 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup canned diced green chilies
1 package (14 ounces) prebaked Italian bread shell crust
1 cup salsa
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, combine the onion, chili powder,
cumin, cinnamon and water. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat;
stir in beans and chilies. Transfer half of the bean mixture to a food
processor; cover and process until almost smooth. Spread pureed bean mixture over

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Mexican Vegetable Pizza cont.

the crust. Spread with salsa. Top with half of the cheese and remaining bean
mixture. Sprinkle with tomato, corn, green pepper, olives and remaining cheese.
Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve with
sour cream.

Yield: 8 servings.