Gluten Free Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 (14-ounce) cans pinto beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup boiling water
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1½ cups grated Cheddar or Manchego cheese (from about a 6-ounce block) (I used 6 ounces of Tillamook Medium Cheddar.)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 475°.
2. Heat a 10-inch oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. When it’s hot, add the oil and let it heat up.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until it’s lightly golden.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, pepper flakes, and cumin. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
5. Stir in the beans, water, and a bit of kosher salt and pepper.
6. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake until it is melted, about 5 -10 minutes.

See Also

https://inthekitchenwithkath.com/2020/11/05/cheesy-spicy-black-bean-bake/