High Protein Pizza Butter Beans

Method

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for another 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Add all remaining ingredients to the pot except for the kale and mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
4. 4
   Partially mash the beans using a potato masher or jar, I mashed maybe 25% of the beans.
5. 5
   Bring to a gentle simmer, being careful not to let it boil, and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Turn heat to low and fold in the kale.
7. 7
   Turn off heat and sprinkle over cheese. Add skillet to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is nice and melty. Top with red pepper flakes and olive oil if using and serve with bread.