Easy Pizza Beans
Pizza beans made with butter beans, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. A one pan plant based dinner that’s warm, filling, and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cooked butter beans or other white beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil, to garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until softened and starting to turn translucent.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30–60 seconds until everything is combined and fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and salt. Stir and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the butter beans and stir to coat. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10–15 minutes so the beans absorb the sauce.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. For extra browning, broil for a few minutes at the end.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm with toasted bread or over polenta.
Notes
• Use canned beans for convenience: Two cans of butter beans work well here. Just drain and rinse before adding.
• Marinara shortcut: You can replace the crushed tomatoes and spices with about 3½ cups of marinara sauce to save time.
• Cheese coverage tip: Spread the mozzarella and parmesan evenly so you get a consistent melted layer across the top.
• For extra browning: Broil for the last 2–3 minutes if you want a more golden top. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
• Make it heartier: Add chickpeas or another white bean along with the butter beans for a slightly more filling version.
• Storage tip: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 1372mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 669IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 7mg
I am not a nutritionist or physician. Any nutrition calculation are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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