Saucy Pizza Beans

Name: Saucy Pizza Beans
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 slices sourdough bread; 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 2 large cloves garlic, 1 whole and 1 finely chopped; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 1 oz. pepperoni, sliced in half; 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed; 1 c. jarred marinara sauce; 4 medium pepperoncini, thinly sliced plus 1 Tbsp brine; 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for topping; 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 6 oz. whole-milk mozzarella, coarsely shredded

Give a can of beans the ultimate makeover.

By Kate Merker, Tina MartinezPublished: Feb 17, 2023

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

619

Think of this dish as French bread pizza 2.0, with crisp sourdough toasts piled high with creamy, garlicky cannellini beans and loads of sauce. It’s a finger-licking 15-minute meal that’s way better than frozen or delivery.

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Ingredients

8 slices sourdough bread
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 large cloves garlic, 1 whole and 1 finely chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 oz. pepperoni, sliced in half
1 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed
1 cup jarred marinara sauce
4 medium pepperoncini, thinly sliced plus 1 Tbsp brine
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for topping
2 Tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
6 oz. whole-milk mozzarella, coarsely shredded

Directions

1. Step 1Heat broiler. Place bread on baking sheet, brush both sides with 1 tablespoon oil and broil, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately rub with whole garlic. Return to baking sheet and sprinkle with Parmesan.
2. Step 2In medium skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil on medium. Add pepperoni and cook, flipping halfway through, until starting to crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon, leaving oil in skillet. Stir in chopped garlic and beans and warm in oil, 1 minute. Add marinara sauce and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add pepperoncini brine then fold in basil and parsley.
3. Step 3Spoon beans on toast, top with pepperoni and mozzarella, broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with pepperoncini and additional Parmesan and basil if desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 619 cal, 23.5 g fat (9 g sat), 30 g pro, 1,517 mg sodium, 71 g carb, 12 g fiber

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