Everyone loves pizza! Whether you’re in the mood for something classic or craving a little twist, this Santa Fe Style Pizza brings fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and melted cheese together in a perfect bite. It’s ideal for pizza lovers who want to try something new!
Ingredients:
For the Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
- 1 green onion (scallion), chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Toppings:
- 2 Anaheim peppers (or mild green chiles), roasted, peeled, seeded, and sliced
- 5 tomatillos (or substitute with green tomatoes), husked, rinsed, and sliced
- 4 small Roma tomatoes, sliced and patted dry with paper towels
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions:
- Combine all the sauce ingredients (except salt and pepper) in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the pizza crust on a large baking sheet and generously brush it with the prepared cilantro-parsley sauce.
- Arrange the roasted Anaheim peppers, tomatillo slices, Roma tomatoes, and red onion on top of the sauced pizza crust. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Top everything with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve hot—enjoy your fresh, flavorful Santa Fe Style Pizza!
