Pizza Beans are a cozy one-skillet meal with creamy butter beans, crispy pepperoni, pizza sauce, and plenty of melty cheese. Hearty, protein-packed, and full of classic pizza flavor.
0 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pepperoni and cook until slightly crispy. Remove a few pieces for topping, if desired.
1 Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
7 Toasting the spices for a few seconds before adding the wet ingredients makes the flavors and aromas more pronounced.
3 Add the butter beans, pizza sauce, water and Parmigiano rind. Stir and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. When thickened, remove the rind.
5 Sprinkle the mozzarella, parmigiano cheese and place the pepperoni on top. Place it in the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes making sure you use an oven-safe skillet.
6 Top with fresh basil. Serve warm.
