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Protein-packed Pizza Beans

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  • Author: Margaret Holloway
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dishes

Description

A sizzling skillet of creamy kidney and black beans simmers in herby pizza sauce, crowned with molten mozzarella and Parmesan. Garnished with bright basil, each spoonful packs a tangy, cheesy punch and a protein boost.


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add kidney beans, black beans, and pizza sauce and bring to a simmer.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the beans and cover until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra protein add cooked Italian sausage or shredded chicken.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes.