Servings: 4
Pizza Beans
All the flavors of pizza come together in this Pizza Beans Skillet! Tender butter beans are simmered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, then topped with cheese and baked until bubbly and golden. Dig in with a piece of crusty bread, or serve over polenta or pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, sliced into semi circles or diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley, or use 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning instead of the 3 herbs
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes, about 3.5 cups
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 cans butter beans, drained (about 4 cups cooked butter beans), or use any white beans
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- fresh basil, for garnish
- for serving: crusty or toasted bread, or polenta, or use this as a topping for pasta!
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and the sliced onions and cook until just beginning to go soft, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add the garlic, thyme, oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and salt, then continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until bubbling. Careful! It will splash out a little, so lower the heat if needed.
- Add the butter beans and stir. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F. If needed, transfer the beans and the sauce to an oven-safe dish.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan in an even layer over the beans and the sauce. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top. If you want more browning, turn on the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot, scooping onto toasted or grilled bread, or serve over polenta or pasta.
Notes
- For a slight shortcut, use a jar of marinara sauce and skip the spices.
- Try adding ¼ cup dry red wine with the crushed tomatoes.
- Try stirring in a little harissa paste for some spice, or ground cumin and cardamom for a slight middle Eastern kick.
- Add more protein: cook crumbled sausage meat or ground turkey with the onion before adding the garlic and sauce.
- Nutrition facts are estimated without the bread or polenta, and will depend on actual ingredients and amounts used.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 290kcal (15%)Carbohydrates 21g (7%)Protein 17g (34%)Fat 17g (26%)Saturated Fat 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 44mg (15%)Sodium 1329mg (58%)Potassium 700mg (20%)Fiber 5g (21%)Sugar 10g (11%)Vitamin A 875IU (18%)Vitamin C 21mg (25%)Calcium 414mg (41%)Iron 3mg (17%)
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