High-Protein Pizza Beans

In a large, deep skillet (ideally with a lid) over medium high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and start sauteing the shallot. Stir often, just until it starts to turn translucent, about 2 minutes. 2. Next, add the ground turkey and season with ½ teaspoon of salt. Use a sturdy spatula to break up the meat, stirring often, until it looks crumbly and fully browned. It should take about 8 minutes to no longer see any pink pieces. 3. Season the turkey with the ground sage, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). You may also want to season it with another ¼ to ½ teaspoon of salt, to really boost the "sausage" flavor. Sausage is salty! 4. Next, add the spinach and stir until it's wilted. I like to speed things up by placing a lid on the pan for 2-3 minutes. Then remove the lid and stir well. Once the spinach has wilted down, add the drained beans and tomato sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let the ingredients marinate for about 5 minutes on medium heat. As soon as everything is heated through, taste it and adjust any seasoning as needed. You can serve it right away for a dairy-free dish, or top it with optional cheese using the next step. 5. For a cheesy topping, turn on your oven's broiler. Sprinkle 3 ounces of mozzarella cheese over the top, then place the pan (make sure it's oven safe) on the top shelf near the broiler. Watch this closely! The cheese is usually brown and bubbly in about 60-90 seconds. Carefully remove it and serve warm. 6. prep10 mins 7. cook0 mins 8. total10 mins