Snappy Bean Pizza

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Servings: 5 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Hearty pizza with a savory mashed pinto bean crust and spicy sausage topping
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Snappy Bean Pizza

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 5 cups Calories: 450
Dietary:
V Vegan

Description

This unique Snappy Bean Pizza flips the script on traditional dough by using a savory, mashed pinto bean mixture as the base for a rich, tomatoey sauce. The combination of smoked sausage, sharp Swiss cheese, and briny olives creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile that balances heat from cayenne pepper with creamy textures. It is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where you want something substantial yet flavorful. The process involves soaking and simmering dried beans, which infuses them with flavor before they are mashed and spread onto a simple roll dough crust. Baked until golden and bubbly, this dish offers a comforting, home-style meal that is both innovative and delicious.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the dried pinto beans thoroughly.
  2. Place beans in a large pot and add 5 cups of boiling water.
  3. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Cover and let the beans soak for 12 hours or overnight.
  5. Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
  6. Cover beans with fresh water and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until tender.
  7. Drain the cooked beans and set aside 1/2 cup of whole beans.
  8. Mash the remaining beans in a bowl.
  9. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  10. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook and stir until soft.
  11. Stir in the mashed beans, tomato sauce, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
  12. Prepare the hot roll mix according to package directions, omitting the egg.
  13. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  14. Press the prepared dough into an oiled 14-inch pizza pan.
  15. Crimp the edges of the dough to form a rim.
  16. Spread the bean mixture evenly over the dough base.
  17. Arrange green pepper rings on top of the bean layer.
  18. Sprinkle with sliced olives, spicy smoked sausage, the reserved whole beans, Swiss cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  19. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 850mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
Dietary Fiber 8g32%
Sugars 6g
Protein 22g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bean pizza, pinto beans, smoked sausage, swiss cheese, cayenne pepper, olive oil, tomato sauce, green pepper, parmesan cheese, dried beans, homemade crust, spicy pizza, main dish, comfort food, rolled dough, oven baked, herb crust, meal prep
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