Pizza Beans

Yumna Jawad

Published Jun 04, 2026

5 from 2 votes

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
Servings 4 serving
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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.

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– Yumna

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How to Make Pizza Beans

Marinara sauce and seasonings added on top of beans in a skillet before combining.
Step 1: Drain and rinse the canned white beans and add them to a skillet with marinara and seasonings.
Step 2: Toss everything together in the pan.
Cheese and pizza toppings added on top of beans.
Step 3: Sprinkle cheese and pizza toppings on top.
Step 4: Bake until the cheese is melty.

Pizza Beans

Author: Yumna Jawad
5 from 2 votes
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
Servings4 serving
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small tomato sliced, optional
  • ¼ small green pepper sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Fresh basil for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Add the drained white beans to a 10-inch baking dish or skillet. Stir in the marinara sauce, ½ teaspoon oregano and garlic powder.
  • Spread the beans into an even layer. Top with the mozzarella, Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, green peppers, olives, the remaining ½ teaspoon oregano and crushed red pepper flakes..
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted.
  • Finish with fresh basil and serve warm with crusty bread.

Equipment

  • 10" Cast Iron Skillet

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: 360kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 383mg, Potassium: 1096mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 391IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 368mg, Iron: 7mg

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 an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. I use a 10-inch cast iron skillet so the high edges keep everything tucked together, keeping the beans saucy and the cheese melting over the top.
  3. Don’t overdo the sauce. Since this is a small recipe, just under a cup of 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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  1. SusanG says:

    Fabulous recipe and so easy to make!! Totally customizable!! My husband, the pizza king in our house, loved it! I added pepperoni to his side. I’m happy with all veggies on mine. I’ll be making this again and again since I always have white beans on hand. Thank you!!!

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    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Amazing! I’m so happy to hear that. And I agree with you about loading it veggies for myself lol!

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  2. Deborah says:

    This smelled so good! My boys thought I had made pizza, they aren’t to keen on beans but promised they would try it anyway.

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      I love the smell, too! I hope they kept their promise and tried it!

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  3. Melissa says:

    Why am I unable to pin this recipe to my board in Pinterest?

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      Hi! There are two ways to save the recipe on Pinterest: Scroll down and tap the Pinterest flag that appears on the left side of the page (above the Facebook flag), or tap the Pinterest logo on the top right of any recipe photo. Let me know if you still can’t find it!

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