A party-pleaser that won't add inches to your waistline.
Searching for a party-pleaser dip that won’t add inches to your waistline? Look no further than this healthy TexMex layered dip recipe! Bursting with south-of-the-border flavors and colorful textures, this dip is a surefire hit that your body will appreciate. The combination of fresh veggies, yummy beans, and bold salsa makes for a whopping dose of dietary fiber in this delicious dip!
As a bonus, we’ve slashed a ton of calories by swapping full-fat sour cream with a healthier alternative like Greek yogurt, so that irresistibly creamy texture you love isn’t compromised. Drizzle some enchilada sauce and serve with baked tortilla or pita chips. Enjoy!
TexMex Layered Dip
Ingredients
- 15 ounces vegetarian refried beans can (clean eating)
- 15 ounces black beans can, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt sour cream, non-fat or low-fat, plain
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese reduced fat, shredded or monterey jack cheese or shredded cheese of choice
- 1 green bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced
- 1 to 2 jalapenos fresh, stemmed, seeded, and diced or 2 tablespoons sliced pickled jalapenos (jalapenos optional, use more for spicier)
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1 avocado ripe, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed (from 1 lime)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce shredded (shred by stacking leaves and slicing thinly across)
- 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 cup clean eating salsa or enchilada sauce of choice to top (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Have a clear square or round dish ready for assembling.
- In a small bowl, toss avocados in lime juice immediately after dicing to give them some zing and keep them from browning.
- Beans can be added hot or cold.
- If heating, heat refried beans in a small pot and black beans in a separate pot over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally.
- Add refried beans to the bottom of the dish and spread with a spatula for an even layer.
- Add sour cream or Greek yogurt and spread with a spatula. Sprinkle with salt.
- Add black beans and spread with a spatula.
- Sprinkle with an even, thin layer of shredded cheese.
- If using jalapenos, mix with bell pepper.
- Sprinkle peppers over cheese in an even layer.
- Top with diced tomatoes.
- Mix shredded lettuce with cilantro or parsley and distribute evenly on top of the tomatoes.
- Add avocado pieces.
- Drizzle with salsa or enchilada sauce or hot sauce of choice, if using.
- Serve with baked tortilla chips, baked whole wheat chips (from a whole wheat wrap), or baked whole wheat pita chips.
- Enjoy!
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