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easy fast baked black beans and cheese recipe

Baked Black Beans and Cheese

Super easy, one pot bean dish that is ready in under half an hour with minimal effort!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves chopped
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 14oz cans black beans ~4 cups cooked beans
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1½ cups Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Pan

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 475°
  2. In a 10" ovenproof frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, add the garlic and cook about one minute
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, red-pepper flakes, and cumin. Fry for ~30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the beans, water, salt and pepper. Stir to combine
  5. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese, then put in the oven to bake for about 5-10 minutes.
  6. If you want your cheese extra brown, broil 1-2 minutes