Pizza Beans

by Bold Bean Co

Bold Bean Co say "This is one for the kids, or the inner-kid in yourself. Melty cheese, tomato base, loaded with whatever toppings are to your liking. This is a rough concept that we want you to roll out, remix and do your own way. The key things? White beans, tomato + cheese. That’s all folks. Wolf this down with garlic bread and a zingy green salad. This recipe will feed 3-4 kids, and roughly 2 hungry adults!"

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and sweat for 8 minutes until soft. This is a great time to add some hidden veg to the sauce, chuck in some finely chopped carrot or pepper for example - it’s all good in this dish.

Step 2

Add the tomato sauce and beans with their bean stock. Add the oregano, if using, and simmer a little. If the mixture looks too dry or thick, fill the jar of sauce ⅓ with water, give it a shake and throw that in too. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes until bubbling and hot, then add the spinach and allow to wilt. Turn your grill on to a high setting at this point.

Step 3

If your pan is grill-proof, top the mixture with torn mozzarella pieces, parmesan and any other toppings you want to add. OR, transfer the mixture to a medium sized oven proof wide dish and add all of the toppings.

Step 4

Grill for 5 minutes or so until golden brown.

Step 5

Garnish with fresh basil and serve with a fresh green salad and garlic bread.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 40g Salad 1x Sainsbury's Butterhead Salad 80g
  • 350g Tomato Pasta Sauce 1x Sainsbury's Pomodoro Sauce, Taste the Difference 350g (Serves 2)
  • 150g Mozzarella Cheese, torn 1x Sainsbury's Mozzarella Cheese 150g
  • 30g Parmesan Cheese, grated (or veggie alternative) 1x Stamford Street Co. Italian Hard Cheese 200g
  • 1 Garlic Bread 1x Sainsbury's Garlic Flatbread, Taste the Difference 195g
  • 0.5 tbsp Oregano, optional, if for kids 1x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
  • 10g Bunch Basil 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 1 Jar Organic White Beans, with their bean stock 1x Bold Bean Co Organic White Beans 570g
  • 200g Fresh Spinach 1x Sainsbury's Baby Leaf Spinach 200g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
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