Have you ever tried a tomato basil pizza? Tomato goes so well with herbs, and basil is such a commonly used herb for pizza. Cilantro, however, is not that common for a pizza topping, but it is one of my favorite herbs. When my garden started producing loads of tasty heirloom tomatoes this summer, I decided to give cilantro a try on pizza! This spicy cilantro jalapeno tomato pizza is out of this world!
I love jalapenos, especially pickled jalapenos. There is just something about that vinegary spiciness that I can’t get enough of! I put them on just about anything I can manage. Sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas, nachos, and even this pizza. If you don’t love jalapenos, I suggest you try pickled sweet banana peppers. They still add a vinegary punch that takes this pizza over the top!
Variations to the Spicy Cilantro Jalapeno Tomato Pizza recipe:
- Try my quick homemade whole wheat pizza dough recipe. Takes 35 minutes, and it’s way better than store bought!
- I used 1 large brandy-wine style tomato. Roma tomatoes also work well, as do cherry tomatoes.
- Pickled peppers are so tasty on this pizza. Chose sweet banana peppers if you don’t like spicy jalapenos.
- Whole wheat pizza dough recipe (see above), for 1 crust
- Generous splash olive oil (about 1 TBS)
- 1 cup finely chopped cilantro (leaves and stems)
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeno slices
- dried oregano, for garnish
- Preheat oven to 425 F with a pizza stone, or follow your pizza dough instructions.
- Press pizza dough in to a circle. Brush with olive oil and top with cilantro, cheese, garlic, tomatoes and jalapenos.
- Bake on the preheated pizza stone for 12 minutes, or until the edges start to brown. Because there are many moist toppings, the center cheese won't brown well.
- Let cool 5 minutes, slice into 6 slices, and serve.
Awesome pizza!
I heated the olive oil and added parmigiana cheese and garlic to the pan to meld the flavors. Minced fresh jalapeño instead of pickled and fresh corn on top. A new favorite.
Thanks
Jeremiah, thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed the pizza! I’ll have to try heating some garlic in olive oil, it sounds delicious!
Beautiful Allison, thank you so much for bringing to FF!!
Thanks Suzanne! Have a great weekend!
We will love your Pizza, perfect combo for a pizza! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen, I love the combo too!
That looks totally lush. What is it about pizza that hits us like it does? One look and pow…….. Drool city!
Thanks for submitting it to Meat Free Mondays this week, the roundup is now live and I featured your recipe. Shared it too.
I agree, pizza is one of my soft spots! Thanks Jacqueline!
I’ve never tried cilantro on pizza (or jalapenos, for that matter), but it’s one of my favorite herbs so I’m sure I’d love this – it looks irresistible!
I love it on pizza! It really works well, I hope you try it!
Yes, I haven’t tried coriander in a pizza. But what I know is coriander and tomatoes go well together. This pizza looks awesome! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Thanks Jhuls! I think you’ll love it on pizza, I hope you try it!