Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0.5 small Yellow Onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, microplaned
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 30 oz Low-Sodium Refried Pinto Beans (2 cans)
  • 0.5 cup Plain Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Salsa (pico de gallo style)
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated (divided)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Pickled Jalapeños, diced

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in your skillet over medium heat and add the minced onion. Note: Cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute until the kitchen smells fragrant and earthy.
  3. Add the 30 oz of refried beans to the skillet. Use your spatula to break them up and mix with the oil.
  4. Stir in the fresh salsa and Greek yogurt. Note: Keep the heat at medium low to prevent the yogurt from curdling.
  5. Add 0.5 cup of the grated cheddar. Stir constantly until the cheese has vanished into a silky swirl.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice. Note: Acid is the last thing you add to keep the flavors bright.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar over the top.
  8. Scatter the cilantro and pickled jalapeños over the melted cheese.
  9. Serve immediately. Bring the skillet to the table with plenty of sturdy tortilla chips.