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.
Servings1serving
Ingredients
3/4cupcooked black or pinto beans
1wedge lime
1/4cupcoarsely grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Any other favorite garnishes, such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa
1tortilla or a handful of tortilla chips
Instructions
Put the beans and a squeeze of lime juice into a small saucepan and heat over medium until piping hot.
Transfer to a thermos, immediately top with cheese, and screw on the lid.
In separate containers, pack garnishes and the tortilla or tortilla chips.