Pizza Beans
High-protein vegetarian bean dish with Italian flavors
These hearty pizza beans combine creamy white beans with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese for a satisfying, protein-packed meal that tastes like pizza in a bowl.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
onion (diced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
3 clove
vegetable broth
240 ml
basil (fresh, chopped)
15 g
parmesan (grated)
50 g
mozzarella (shredded)
150 g
white beans (drained, rinsed)
800 g
marinara sauce
400 g
italian seasoning
2 tsp
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 until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add sauce and seasonings
Pour in the marinara sauce, vegetable broth, and add Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
Add beans and simmer
Add the drained white beans to the sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add cheese and basil
Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil and half of the parmesan. Top with mozzarella and remaining parmesan.
Serve hot
Serve immediately while the cheese is melted and gooey.
Original recipe
Storage
Add fresh cheese on top when reheating for best texture
Notes
• Can be made vegan by omitting cheese or using plant-based alternatives
• Great served with crusty bread or over pasta
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