Quick 7 Layer Dip Recipe

Quick 7 Layer Dip Recipe. This classic seven layer dip recipe is a quick and easy vegetarian appetizer, inspired by the flavors of Mexico. You might also want to try this vegan 7 layer dip recipe. Recipe courtesy of Bush's.R Beans.

See also: More bean dip recipes

Ingredients:

• 1 16 ounce container sour cream
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 2 16 ounce cans refried beans
• 1 16 ounce jar salsa
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 avocados, diced
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 1 4 ounce can sliced black olives
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• tortilla chips

Preparation:

Mix sour cream and taco seasoning. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes.

In sauce pan, combine vegetarian refried beans and salsa. Heat on medium until evenly blended. Let cool.

Shred lettuce. Dice tomatoes, avocados, and green onions.

Take cooled beans and salsa and spread in 11x13 inch pan. Spread sour cream/taco seasoning mixture over beans. Layer the cheese, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and green onions in that order evenly over each ingredient.

Serve your seven layer dip with with tortilla chips.

See also: More vegetarian recipes
Homemade tortilla chips recipe

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Vegetarian Seven Layer Dip

Use a vegetarian mock ground beef to make a delicious Mexican seven layer dip with a meaty texture that everyone will enjoy. For a vegan version, you could use a non-dairy cheese and a sour cream substitute. Recipe and image courtesy of Lightlife Foods.

Ingredients:

• 1 package SmartGround Original vegetarian beef substitute
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 16 ounce can fat-free refried beans
• 1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
• 3/4 cup taco sauce
• 2 cups reduced-fat shredded cheese
• 1 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• tortilla chips for dipping

Preparation:

Crumble the SmartGround beef substitute into a large bowl. Add chili powder and onion powder. Set aside.

In a 13 X 9 X 2 baking dish coated with olive oil, layer the beans, SmartGround mixture, green chilies, taco sauce, and 1 1/2 cup cheese.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbles around the edges. Cool for five minutes.

Spread sour cream on top; sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Enjoy your vegetarian seven layer dip!

Nutrition Facts:
Amount per Serving:
Calories: 217, Fat: 5g, Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 33g, Sodium: 540mg, Fiber: 4g

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