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    Black Bean and Cheese Skillet Melt

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    A quick and delicious skillet dish featuring black beans and melted cheese, perfect for a fast and flavorful meal.

    Ingredients for Black Bean and Cheese Skillet Melt

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    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    tablespoons

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    Garlic Clove, peeled and sliced

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    Tomato Paste

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    Smoked Paprika

    teaspoons

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    Red Pepper Flakes

    teaspoons

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    Ground Cumin

    teaspoons

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    Black Beans, drained and rinsed

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    Boiling Water

    cups

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    Kosher Salt

    to taste

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    Black Pepper

    to taste

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    Cheddar Cheese, grated

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    How to Make Black Bean and Cheese Skillet Melt

    1. Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.

    2. Heat Oil and Sauté Garlic

    Place a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and pour in 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the peeled and sliced garlic cloves, frying them for about one minute until they turn lightly golden and release their aroma.

    3. Add Tomato Paste and Spices

    Stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, red-pepper flakes, and ground cumin. Fry these spices with the garlic for about 30 seconds, making sure to adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning the spices.

    4. Add Black Beans and Water

    Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the skillet, followed by the 1/2 cup of boiling water. Stir everything together, allowing the beans to soak up the flavors. Season the mixture with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

    5. Add Cheese and Bake

    Sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the bean mixture. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a browned, crispy cheese topping, you can run the skillet under the broiler for an additional 1 or 2 minutes.

    6. Serve

    Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and serve the dish immediately. Enjoy your Black Bean and Cheese Skillet Melt hot from the oven.

    Variations

    Shrimp and Avocado Skillet Melt

    Use sautéed shrimp, add diced avocado after melting the cheese, and finish with fresh lime juice.

    Sausage and Egg Skillet Melt

    Add cooked, crumbled sausage and top with a fried or scrambled egg for breakfast.

    Mediterranean Skillet Melt

    Incorporate kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese, served with tzatziki.

    Mushroom and Spinach Skillet Melt

    Use sautéed mushrooms and spinach with goat cheese as a vegetarian option.

    Chicken Skillet Melt

    Replace black beans with shredded cooked chicken and Tex-Mex spices.


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