Red Lentil Pizza Beans

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

Updated at: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:42:18 GMT

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 x 15 ozCannellini beans

cans, or Great Northern, drained

½ cupdry red lentils

rinsed

1 jarmarinara sauce

$Liquids: 1 $\frac{1}{2}$ cups vegetable broth (or water)$

1 cupsvegetable broth

1 Tbspolive oil

$Seasoning: 1 tsp Italian seasoning, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp salt, pinch of red pepper flakes$

1 tspItalian seasoning

$Seasoning: 1 tsp Italian seasoning, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp salt, pinch of red pepper flakes$

salt

$Seasoning: 1 tsp Italian seasoning, $\frac{1}{2}$ tsp salt, pinch of red pepper flakes$

red pepper flakes

$Toppings: 1 cup baby spinach, 1 $\frac{1}{2}$ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]$

1 cupbaby spinach

$Toppings: 1 cup baby spinach, 1 $\frac{1}{2}$ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]$

1 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese

$Toppings: 1 cup baby spinach, 1 $\frac{1}{2}$ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]$

grated Parmesan

fresh basil

Garnish with, and serve warm with

sourdough bread

Instructions

Step 1

Sauté the Base: Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until fragrant. [1]

Step 2

Simmer the Lentils: Add the rinsed red lentils, marinara sauce, and vegetable broth (or water) to the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15–20 minutes until the lentils are tender. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Step 3

Add the Beans: Stir in the drained beans and baby spinach. Cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until the beans are warmed through and the spinach has wilted. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Step 4

Melt the Cheese: Turn on your oven's broiler. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the bean mixture. Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Step 5

Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm with crusty sourdough bread. [1, 2]