Pizza Beans
Hearty white beans simmered in marinara sauce with garlic, herbs, and two kinds of cheese for a protein-packed, vegetarian twist on pizza flavors.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
onion (diced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
3 cloves
bone or vegetable broth (room temperature)
240 ml
basil (fresh, chopped)
15 g
parmesan (grated)
60 g
mozzarella (shredded)
120 g
white beans (canned, drained, rinsed)
400 g
marinara or pizza sauce (room temperature)
240 ml
italian seasoning (dry)
5 g
Instructions
Prepare vegetables
Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Sauté aromatics
Heat a large pan over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and softened.
Add beans and sauce
Add the drained white beans, marinara or pizza sauce, bone or vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning to the pan.
Simmer the mixture
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add cheese and herbs
Stir in half of the parmesan cheese and half of the fresh basil. Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan, then cover the pan for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Garnish and serve
Remove from heat, garnish with the remaining fresh basil, and serve hot.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight container. Add a splash of water when reheating to maintain creaminess.
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