Tex-Mex Refried Bean Pizza with Fresh Pico de Gallo
A crisp base spread with creamy refried beans, melted cheese and jalapeños, finished with cool, fresh pico de gallo.
Made with Fresh pico de gallo and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Pizza dough. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.06 a head
- Oven250°C (230°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat a heavy baking tray in the oven at 250°C (230°C fan), or its highest setting, for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Warm your ready made refried beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan for 3 minutes until spreadable. Add a splash of water if they are stiff.
3 min - 3
Divide your ready made pizza dough (see the base recipe) in half. Stretch each piece to about 30 cm on baking paper dusted with semolina.
- 4
Spread the warm beans over the bases, leaving a 2 cm rim. Scatter over the cheese and jalapeños.
- 5
Slide onto the hot tray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden at the edge and the cheese is bubbling.
10 min - 6
Top with the avocado, a spoonful of your ready made pico de gallo (see the base recipe) and the lime juice. Serve the rest of the pico on the side.
Tips
- Add the pico de gallo at the end. Fresh tomato and onion go soft and wet in the oven.
- Beans spread best when they are warm. Cold refried beans tear the dough.
- Top with shredded lettuce and soured cream if you like a taco pizza feel.
Storing and freezing
Best the same day. Cool leftovers within 1 to 2 hours, keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Keep leftover pico de gallo separate for up to 2 days.
Questions
Is this a Mexican dish?
No. It is a Tex-Mex style pizza, which borrows refried beans, jalapeños and fresh salsa from Mexican cooking. It sits on pizza dough rather than a tortilla.
Can I make it vegan?
Yes. Leave out the cheese or use a dairy free melting cheese. The dough, refried beans and pico de gallo base recipes are vegan.
Can I add meat?
Yes. Cooked chorizo, seasoned beef mince or shredded chicken all work. Scatter 150 g of cooked meat over the beans before the cheese.
More made with fresh pico de gallo
Tacos de Carne Asada (Grilled Steak Tacos)
DFEFNFEnsalada de Garbanzos y Aguacate con Cebolla Encurtida (Mexican Chickpea Salad)
VGVDFBowls de Carne Asada con Arroz Rojo (Carne Asada Rice Bowls)
GFDFEFTostadas de Sardina (Sardine Tostadas with Pico de Gallo)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
