Come Into My Kitchen - Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans,drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1-1/2 cups grated Cheddar or Manchego cheese (from about a 6-ounce block)