Pizza Beans

Yumna Jawad

Published Jun 04, 2026

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Pizza Beans are baked with white beans, marinara, mozzarella, and pizza toppings for an easy high-protein snack, lunch, or appetizer.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
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A Pizza Take on Beans!

Pizza beans are what I make when I want pizza flavor without making dough or waiting on delivery. It’s basically saucy white beans baked with marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, and a few pizza toppings until everything is warm and bubbly.

I like this recipe because it feels fun but still has protein and fiber from the beans. It’s great for lunch, a snacky dinner, or even an easy appetizer with crusty bread for scooping. You can keep the toppings simple or add whatever pizza-style toppings you already have in the fridge.

Happy Cooking!
– Yumna

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How to Make Pizza Beans

Drained and rinsed white beans in a small skillet.
Step 1: Drain and rinse the canned white beans and add to a small skillet or baking dish.
Marinara sauce and seasonings added on top of beans in a skillet before combining.
Step 2: Add the marinara and seasonings and stir to combine.
Cheese and pizza toppings added on top of beans.
Step 3: Sprinkle cheese and pizza toppings on top.
Pizza beans after baking with melty cheese.
Step 4: Bake until the cheese is melty.
Pizza beans after baking with melty cheese.

Pizza Beans

Author: Yumna Jawad
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These Pizza Beans are saucy, cheesy, and baked with white beans, marinara, and pizza toppings for an easy vegetarian meal or snack.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings1 serving
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • 4 to 5 cherry tomatoes halved, optional
  • 1 tablespoons chopped green peppers
  • 1 tablespoon sliced black olives
  • Fresh basil for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Add the drained white beans to a small 5-inch baking dish or skillet. Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Spread the beans into an even layer. Top with the mozzarella, Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted.
  • Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, if desired, until the cheese is lightly golden.
  • Finish with fresh basil and serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

My Top Tip: Drain and rinse the beans well. This helps remove the canned liquid so the pizza beans don’t turn watery in the oven.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Substitutes: Cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, or navy beans all work well. Use any pizza-style toppings you like, such as chopped mushrooms, spinach, beef pepperoni, or extra peppers.
Serving Note: Nutrition does not include crusty bread or anything used for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 652kcal, Carbohydrates: 105g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 998mg, Potassium: 2573mg, Fiber: 24g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1116IU, Vitamin C: 32mg, Calcium: 624mg, Iron: 15mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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Recipe Tips

  1. Drain and rinse the beans well. This helps remove the canned liquid so the pizza beans don’t turn watery in the oven.
  2. Use a small baking dish. A 5-inch baking dish or small oven-safe skillet keeps everything tucked together so the beans stay saucy and the cheese melts over the top.
  3. Don’t overdo the sauce. Since this is a small recipe, ½ cup marinara is enough to coat the beans without making them soupy.
  4. Add fresh basil after baking. The heat from the oven can make basil wilt and darken quickly, so I like to sprinkle it on right before serving.
  5. Watch closely if broiling. The cheese can go from lightly golden to too browned fast, so keep an eye on it if you broil at the end.

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