Quick Pizza Beans
With just a few ingredients and a super easy method, this quick Pizza Beans recipe is here to make fast work of meal time. (Adapted from Smitten Kitchen)
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans (or other white beans; drained and rinsed)
- 28 ounces marinara sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (or pizza seasoning)
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil, toasted Italian bread (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the top third of the oven and heat the broiler on high.
- Add the olive oil to a medium heat-safe skillet over medium heat. When warm, add the beans, marinara sauce, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
- Turn off the heat and top with mozzarella cheese. (If skillet is not heat-safe, transfer bean mixture to baking dish, then top with mozzarella.) Place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Serve warm with basil or bread, as desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week. Warm through in the oven or microwave and serve warm.
- Use cannellini beans, navy beans, or large butter beans.
- Serve over bread or pasta or alongside either.
- Add fresh basil or a little pesto on top for more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg