Cheesy Pizza Beans (Vegan)
Made with pantry staples and ready in under 30 minutes, these Cheesy Pizza Beans are a comforting, nutrient-packed, one-pan dish that feels totally indulgent! It’s everything you love about pizza but packed with protein and fiber thanks to the beans!
Equipment
- 1 Oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 8 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 (24-ounce) jar of marinara sauce, homemade or storebought
- 2-3 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans of navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 7 ounces vegan mozzarella
- Toppings of choice (I used vegan-friendly pepperoni and black olives)
- Grated vegan parmesan for garnish, optional
- Fresh basil for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté until slightly translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the Marinara, Calabrian chili paste, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper, mixing to combine.
- Add the navy beans, mixing to coat.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top of the beans in an even layer, followed by your toppings of choice.
- Cover the pan with a lid or tightly with foil and bake until the cheese has melted, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and place the pan under the broiler on the low setting, until the cheese is golden and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Make sure to watch it closely so it doesn’t burn.
- Garnish with Parmesan and basil, and enjoy!
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