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Pizza Beans

Mackenzie Burgess, RDN
These Pizza Beans are the kind of dinner you’ll crave again and again—cozy, cheesy, and packed with protein. This skillet has all the comfort food flavors of pizza, but packs in extra protein, fiber, and nutrients. Plus, you can customize with any ground protein of your choice!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 pound ground protein of your choice, (Beyond Ground, lean ground beef, italian ground sausage, ground turkey, ground chicken, plant-based ground, etc.)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (or to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups veggies of your choice, (spinach, red pepper, tomato)
  • 1 - 16 ounce jar of marinara sauce (2 cups or up to 24oz for more sauce)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or plant-based mozzarella)
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan (or plant-based parmesan)
  • Fresh basil or chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and fennel seeds, cooking another 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the Beyond Ground to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned. Season the mixture with smoked paprika, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in the butter beans, veggies, and marinara sauce. Let everything simmer together for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce is warmed through and slightly thickened. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top, then cover with a lid and let it melt for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, top with fresh basil or parsley if desired, and serve warm.
  • Optional but recommended: Broil for 2-3 minutes on high to get cheese nice and golden brown.

Notes

Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for 97% lean ground beef and red peppers. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1003mgPotassium: 1533mgFiber: 11gSugar: 13gCalcium: 215mgIron: 8mg
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