Mean Midnight Beans

So last night I tortured myself. 

I was hungry and I watched the television program, "The Best Thing I Ever Ate".  It's a dangerous combination, especially since I'm so prone to the power of suggestion.  One minute I want the roast duck, the next a giant Lobster cream puff!

Of course, I can't just up and run to these fabulous eating established all over the country...

{Believe me:  I would if I could.}

...but I have literally BOUNDED to my fridge and pantry to concoct some outrageous meals at 9:30 at night.

I still remember the Avocado & Blue Cheese burgers...

Remember those, sweetheart?

They were at least 4-inches thick and beautiful.

{Sigh}

Come back, Olivia!  Come back!

Okay, I'm back.

So this time I manage to pacify myself with a nectarine and a Cliff Kid Z Brownie Bar -don't knock it!  It's one of my favorite go-to snacks and I don't think I'll ever get tired of it!

But, later, nestled in bed with "Catching Fire", I needed...something.

And here it is.

Mean Midnight Beans

Serves 1

Ingredients

1 can of low sodium pinto beans, drained of all but 1/3 cup liquid

1 small jalapeno or 1 1/2 tsp jalapeno, diced (I include the membranes and seeds too.)

1 small clove of garlic, diced

1/4 tsp red chili pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbs. 2 % mozzerella cheese, shredded.

Directions

Place the beans in a bowl, including the reserved liquid.

Add the jalapeno, garlic, and red chili pepper flakes and heat in the microwave for 1 1/2 - 2  minutes. 

Add salt and pepper to taste, and top with the cheese.

Heat until the cheese it melted and...

Enjoy!