Pizza Beans Recipe | Mary Makes It Easy

Strain 2 cups of soaked butter beans and cover with 3 inches of water.

Add 2 bay leaves and 2 whole garlic cloves to the pot.

Heat over medium-high heat until it starts to boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 2 hours.

In a medium skillet, add 1 diced red onion with some olive oil set over medium heat.

Season the onion with salt and pepper, then add in 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of Italian seasoning and 0.5 teaspoons of chili flakes to the skillet.

Strain the beans and discard the bay leaves.

Add more olive oil to the skillet and toast the beans for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add in a large can of tomatoes and set aside to simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add 2 handfuls of spinach and 2.5 cups of mozzarella to the mixture.

Broil on high on the middle rack for 5 minutes.

Top with store-bought pesto and serve on flatbread.

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