Pizza Beans
These easy pizza beans are cheesy, comforting, and protein-packed. A 20-minute dinner made with simple ingredients and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (chicken or turkey preferred), removed from casing
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1 can (540-ml) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 jar (550-ml) marinara sauce
- large handful baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- hot honey, red pepper flakes, grated parmesan, fresh basil
To serve
- garlic bread, optional
Equipment
- large oven-safe skillet or sauté pan
Instructions
- Heat your pan to medium and add oil.
- Add sausage to the pan and crumble with a spatula, stirring occasionally. Cook until browned with minimal pink remaining. Stir in oregano.
- Stir in white beans and marinara. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until beans are softened to your liking. While this is simmering, position your oven rack to the top and set to broil.
- Stir in baby spinach until completely wilted.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over top in an even layer that reaches the edges. Transfer to the oven and broil for 1-3 minutes, or until cheese is browned and bubbling.
- Top your pizza beans with any toppings you love -- I like freshly grated parmesan, red pepper flakes, hot honey, and fresh basil. Scoop into bowls and serve with garlic bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you used pork sausage, drain any excess fat before adding vegetables to the pan.
- I prefer Rao's marinara sauce to other brands.
- Feel free to add toppings before broiling, right on top of the cheese. Some ideas: turkey pepperoni, sliced olives, diced bell pepper, diced onions, pepperoncini peppers, banana peppers, diced pineapple, or any other pizza toppings you love.
Calories: 460kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 102mg, Sodium: 2073mg, Potassium: 841mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1262IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 194mg, Iron: 5mg