South American Pizza With Chorizo and Chili Peppers

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2

Spicy South American Pizza with Chorizo and Chili Peppers

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	16 ounces pizza dough , ball
	1/2 cup pizza sauce
	4 fresh garlic cloves , peeled and finely chopped
	1 1/2 cups queso fresco , crumbled
	1/2 cup chorizo sausage , cooked and crumbled
	4 green onions , chopped
	1 large red chili , thinly sliced
	1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

580

Sugar

Fat

27g

This South American pizza is a unique twist on a classic pizza and is perfect for those who love spicy and bold flavors. The chorizo sausage provides a smoky and delicious flavor while the queso fresco cheese adds a creamy and tangy note. The fresh cilantro and sliced chili pepper add a refreshing touch to the pizza while the garlic provides a savory flavor. This pizza is quick and easy to make at home and is perfect for sharing with friends and family. It pairs well with a cold beer or a glass of red wine.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2.	Roll out the pizza dough into a circle on a floured surface.
3.	Transfer the pizza dough onto a lightly floured pizza pan.
4.	Top the pizza dough with pizza sauce, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edge.
5.	Sprinkle the chopped garlic over the pizza sauce.
6.	Evenly distribute the crumbled queso fresco, crumbled chorizo sausage, chopped green onions, and sliced chili pepper over the pizza.
7.	Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
8.	Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This pizza has a delicious combination of spicy chorizo and flavorful queso fresco cheese, making it a great choice for those who enjoy bold flavors.

The fresh cilantro adds a refreshing touch to the pizza.

It is easy and quick to make at home and is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

CONS

This pizza is high in saturated fat and calories due to the cheese and chorizo sausage.

Those with high cholesterol or heart disease should enjoy this pizza in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chili pepper used in this recipe contains capsaicin which has been shown to aid in pain relief and reduce inflammation.
Cilantro is a good source of antioxidants and has been linked to improved digestive health.
Queso fresco cheese is a good source of calcium which is important for bone health.