7 Layer Dip
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7 Layer Dip
Description
The 7 Layer Dip arranges multiple layers starting with mashed black beans followed by sour cream, a gentle layer of salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese. Fresh diced Roma tomatoes and green bell peppers add brightness and slight crunch. Sliced avocado tops the dip, enhanced by lime juice and freshly ground black pepper. The final touch includes chopped scallions and cilantro scattered on top for herbal freshness.
The layering allows each ingredient's flavor to remain distinct yet complementary. The dip offers creamy, tangy, fresh, and mildly spicy notes with varied textures from creamy beans and sour cream to crisp veggies and cheese. This assembly method also makes it visually appealing for gatherings.
The dip can be served immediately or chilled, letting the flavors meld slightly. It pairs well with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. The fresh avocado and lime juice should be prepared just before serving to prevent browning and maintain a bright appearance.
Ingredients
- 15 oz black beans 1 can
- 1 cup sour cream or full fat, light
- 1 cup salsa jarred or homemade (I use Southwest)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1 large avocado diced, haas
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 scallion chopped (green & white parts)
Instructions
- Open can of black beans, rinse and drain well. Pour beans onto serving platter and mash coarsely with fork. Spread beans evenly over entire platter.
- Spread sour cream over top beans.
- Spoon salsa by the tablespoon over top sour cream layer and then spread gently to coat but not mix into the sour cream.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over top salsa layer.
- Top with diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle green peppers over top entire dish.
- Cut avocado in half, open and remove pit. Scoop out flesh with large spoon. Dice into small pieces and sprinkle pieces over top of dish.
- Squeeze lime juice over avocado. Top with ground pepper. Sprinkle green onions and chopped cilantro over the top of the entire dish.
- Serve immediately or store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 995IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 21.3mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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