Pizza Beans by @themodernnonna

30 min
Medium

4 servings

🫒

15 ml

Olive Oil

🥓

45 g

Pepperoni Slices

🧅

100 g

Onion

🫑

150 g

Bell Pepper

🧄

12 g

Garlic Cloves

🌿

2 g

Italian Seasoning

🌶️

0.5 g

Chili Flakes

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

🫘

480 g

Butter Beans

🍅

300 ml

Pizza Sauce

💧

120 ml

Water

🧀

110 g

Mozzarella

🧀

25 g

Parmesan

🧀

15 g

Parmigiano Rind

🌿

6 g

Fresh Basil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Dice the onion and bell pepper, then mince the garlic.

    onion
    bell pepper
    garlic cloves
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/16

    Drain and rinse the 2 small cans of butter beans.

    butter beans
    🥫can opener
    🫗colander

  3. Step 3/16

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

    olive oil
    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/16

    Cook 15 pepperoni slices in the hot oil until crisp, reserving a few slices for topping.

    pepperoni slices
    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/16

    Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet.

    onion
    bell pepper
    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/16

    Cook the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.

    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/16

    Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.

    garlic cloves
    🌿Italian seasoning
    chili flakes
    salt
    black pepper
    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/16

    Cook the seasonings for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/16

    Add the drained butter beans and 300 ml pizza sauce to the skillet.

    butter beans
    pizza sauce
    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cup

  10. Step 10/16

    Pour in 1/2 cup water and add the optional Parmigiano rind.

    water
    🧀Parmigiano rind
    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cup

  11. Step 11/16

    Simmer the bean mixture uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.

    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/16

    Remove and discard the Parmigiano rind.

    🧀Parmigiano rind
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/16

    Top the beans with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan.

    shredded mozzarella
    grated Parmesan
    🍳oven-safe skillet
    🥛measuring cup

  14. Step 14/16

    Arrange the reserved pepperoni slices over the cheese.

    pepperoni slices
    🍳oven-safe skillet

  15. Step 15/16

    Broil the skillet for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    🍳oven-safe skillet

  16. Step 16/16

    Tear fresh basil over the finished beans and serve hot.

    fresh basil
    🍳oven-safe skillet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oil, Meat, Processed Meat, Vegetables, Aromatics, Herbs, Seasonings, Spices, Legumes, Canned Goods, Sauces, Tomato Products, Liquids, Dairy, Cheese

Ingredients

Olive oil, Pepperoni slices, Onion, Bell pepper, Garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, Chili flakes, Salt, Pepper, Butter beans, Pizza sauce, Water, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Parmigiano rind, Fresh basil

Allergens

Legumes, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, High fiber, Gluten-free, Low sugar

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 43g, Fat: 16g, Fiber: 16g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 390mg, Iron: 5mg, Potassium: 980mg, Sodium: 1140mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180µg, Vitamin C: 48mg, Vitamin K: 18µg, Folate: 150µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

oven-safe skillet, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, can opener, colander, measuring spoons, measuring cup

Appliances

stovetop, oven broiler

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, One-pot Meal

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Casual Dinner, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Saucy, Tender, Bubbly, Crispy

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Tomato-rich, Garlicky, Herby, Spicy, Smoky, Umami

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in airtight portions,Freeze before adding fresh basil when possible,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)