Native American refer to the trio of squash, beans, and corn as the “Three Sisters.” Not only do they grow together well, they taste great together, too. Try using a whole wheat crust to accent the earthy notes of the pizza.
Three Sisters Native American Pizza
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder or to taste
- pinch cayenne
- 1 pound prepared pizza dough whole wheat recommended
- 3/4 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 4-oz. can chopped green chilies
- 1 sliced jalapeno pepper optional
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500° with a pizza stone on the middle rack.
- Combine pumpkin puree, water, vinegar, agave syrup, chipotle powder, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened slightly, about 5 – 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Sprinkle a pizza peel or flat baking sheet with cornmeal. Roll or stretch dough into a 12 – 14-inch round and place on the peel. Spread sauce over the dough, leaving a border around the edges. Scatter beans, corn, onion, chilies, and optional jalapeno over the pie. Top with cheese. Transfer pie to heated baking stone and bake about 10 – 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
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