Pizza Beans — easy recipe

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 2 cans (400 g each) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 400 g tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp oregano
• 150–200 g grated mozzarella
• 50–80 g pepperoni or turkey pepperoni, optional
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• Fresh basil, optional
• Chili flakes, optional

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
2. In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds.
3. Add the tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the white beans and cook for another 3–5 minutes.
5. Cover generously with mozzarella and add pepperoni if using.
6. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
7. Finish with fresh basil and chili flakes.