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KID CONVERTER
The 3-Ingredient Pizza Beans That Converted My Kids Into Bean Lovers
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5.0 (320)|(2 Reviews)Creamy white beans baked in marinara sauce under a bubbling lid of mozzarella and mini pepperoni.
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By Stephanie A Ganz (Recipe Developer)•Published April 30, 2026
⏱ 20 mins
Simply Recipes / Stephanie A Ganz🔥 290 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Tastes like pizza, but packs 14g of healthy legume fiber.
- Just 3 pantry ingredients: beans, marinara, and mozzarella.
KID CONVERTER
The 3-Ingredient Pizza Beans That Converted My Kids Into Bean Lovers
All the cheesy, saucy joy of a pepperoni pizza baked over tender canned cannellini beans. In 20 minutes you get a high-fiber, high-protein lunch that kids and adults scoop up with crusty bread or garlic toast. Difficulty: Super Easy.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups quality marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices (optional)
- Garlic bread or toast for dipping
Directions
1
Combine beans and sauce
In an oven-safe skillet or baking dish, mix white beans and marinara sauce.
2
Top with cheese and pepperoni
Cover evenly with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices.
3
Bake until golden and bubbly
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling with golden spots.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Serve with crunchy garlic breadsticks for dipping straight into the cheesy bean sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories290 kcal
Protein18g
Carbs32g
Total Fat10g
Sodium: 620mg
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
