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Pizza ai Fagioli with beans and cheese
Hearty Tuscan-style pizza featuring creamy white beans and golden mozzarella.

Pizza ai Fagioli (White Bean Pizza)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
A bean pizza might seem unusual, but in Tuscany, the 'land of bean eaters' (Mangiafagioli), it's completely natural. The creamy, floury texture of white beans works surprisingly well on a crispy base. This is a hearty, rustic dish, originally a filling lunch for agricultural workers.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 740 kcal kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian (Tuscan)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Colander (for rinsing beans)
  • Baking tray
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Roll out the dough and place it on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Tip: Baking paper makes cleaning easier and protects the dough from sticking.
2 ✓

Spread with tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Beans absorb a lot of salt, so you can season the sauce more boldly.
3 ✓

Crush the garlic and sprinkle over the sauce.

Tip: Garlic and beans are a classic pairing; they enhance each other.
4 ✓

Rinse and drain the beans, then scatter over the pizza.

Tip: It's important to rinse off the canning liquid as it can be slimy and have an aftertaste.
5 ✓

Sprinkle with Parmesan, then cover with Mozzarella.

Tip: The two cheeses add both texture and flavour: Parmesan seasoning and Mozzarella stretch.
6 ✓

Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 220°C for 12-15 minutes.

Tip: The oil helps ensure the bean skins don't dry out or harden in the hot oven.
7 ✓

Sprinkle with fresh basil when serving.

Tip: The fresh green colour breaks up the brownish-red hues of the pizza.

Recipe FAQ

What kind of beans should I use?
Cannellini (white kidney) beans are the most authentic because they have thin skins and creamy interiors. Red kidney beans are too robust and floury for this.
Won't it be dry?
Beans can be dry on their own, which is why generous use of tomato sauce and olive oil, along with the richness of the cheese, is important.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Pizza dough
  • 150 g Cooked white beans (tinned or pre-cooked)
  • 150 ml Tomato sauce
  • 200 g Mozzarella cheese
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 10 leaves Fresh basil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper