Veggie Loaded 7-Layer Dip

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • Bean Layer
  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained + rinsed
  • 1 (dry) chipotle pepper (found in produce section next to peppers)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • Avocado Layer
  • 3 avocados, pitted + mashed with fork
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • Everything Else
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (I used full fat)
  • 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 3 romana tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 11/2 cups)
  • 1 cup chopped hothouse cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • salt and pepper
  • chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish (optional)
  • tortilla chips, to serve

Directions

  1. Bean Layer

  2. In a bowl of a food processor, combine all the ingredients and pulse until well blended and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Avocado Layer

  4. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. To Assemble

  6. Spread the beans in an even layer on the bottom of a 8X11 (or similar) casserole dish. Spread the avocado in an even layer on top of the beans, followed by a layer of sour cream, then the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  7. Season the top lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

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