This is one of my “go to” favorites for school lunches that goes over well with the kids. You can start with a pot of my homemade black beans, these slow cooker pinto beans, or turn to your pantry for beans from a can or a box.
A warm thermos of Easy Cheesy Thermos Beans is tasty, filling, and nourishing. Pack a few favorite accompaniments to go along for the ride and lunch just got a little more interesting.
Easy Cheesy Thermos Beans
To help keep the beans warm during the school day, preheat the thermos by filling it with boiling water while the beans heat on the stove. When the bean are hot, dump the water out of the thermos and immediately fill it with the beans and cheese and screw on the lid.
Servings 1 serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cooked black or pinto beans
- 1 wedge lime
- 1/4 cup coarsely grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Any other favorite garnishes , such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa
- 1 tortilla or a handful of tortilla chips
Instructions
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Put the beans and a squeeze of lime juice into a small saucepan and heat over medium until piping hot.
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Transfer to a thermos, immediately top with cheese, and screw on the lid.
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In separate containers, pack garnishes and the tortilla or tortilla chips.
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Include a fork or spoon.
