Multi-layer Bean Dip
Serves 8, Preparation Time 35 minutes
Is a party, a party if there is not at least one dip? It most likely can be, but to be certain add our Multi-layer Bean Dip. It is a party favourite. You can build each layer yourself or cheat a little and buy some store bought prepared items along with fresh vegetables and herbs. We look for and buy "zero salt" corn chips to serve with our Multi-layer Bean Dip.
- 1 can, roughly 2 cups (475ml.) refried beans, or make your own. The Bean Institute posts a simple version, try their; Lean “Refried” Beans.
- ¾ cup Dairy-free Mexican Cheese Spread with a little hot water if you believe it is too thick. If you wish to make your own, try our version of Mexican Cheese
- 1 cup Guacamole or very simply mash together 2 ripe avocados, the juice of 2 medium limes, and a pinch salt
- 1 cup favourite Salsa or try our Marinara Extra Sauce
- 1 red bell diced
- 3 green onions chopped
- ½ cup sliced black or green olives
- 1 handful fresh parsley, washed and chopped
- 1 handful of Romaine lettuce or other type of green edible leaves, sliced thinly
- a sprinkle of salt & pepper
- juice of 1 lime
- At bottom of your serving dish, spread a layer of refried beans.
- Over the refried beans, spread a layer of Mexican Cheese.
- Over the cheese layer spread your guacamole.
- Finish of the base four layers with a layer of salsa.
- Mix your chopped parsley and lettuce together and cover the base layers.
- Over the greens, sprinkle the olives, red peppers, olives, and green onions.
- Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the dip and drizzle on your freshly squeezed juice of at least one lime.
- Add one or two small a serving spoons, and serve with corn chips, crackers, and, or, pita bread.
Parties do not need to be a food wasteland. If you buy prepared foods, look for low or no salt, low fat foods and always accompany them some fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and whole-wheat options. Beans spreads or dips are nutritious, and are better tolerated when you consider the large percentage of people who are lactose intolerant. You might consider making parties healthier a lost cause, especially when alcohol is available and staying out late in the night. You might argue a stronger case suggesting its healthier going to fewer parties then more of them.
Guacamole Recipe Simplified
A plant based Mexican Cheese or spread.
