5 Layered Bean Dip
A hearty bean dip layered with zesty avocados and sour cream layers.
Ingredients
Bean Layer
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 cups black beans cooked
- 1 tspn ground cumin
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- fine sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Sour Cream Layer
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- 1/2 lime juiced
- fine sea salt to taste
Avocado Layer
- 4 avocados chopped
- 1/2 lime zested
- 1/2 lime juiced
- fine sea salt to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomato chopped
- 3/4 cup scallion sliced
- 1 cup cilantro leaf
- tortilla chips to serve
- hot sauce to serve
Instructions
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In a large saucepan heat the oil. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add the black beans and mash until smooth. Season with ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
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Spread the bean mixture in an even layer over the bottom of a 9-inch (25-cm) clear glass dish.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime juice and season with salt. Spread the sour cream mixture over the bean layer.
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In another medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice and zest, and season with salt. Spread the avocado mixture over the sour cream layer.
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Sprinkle with the cheese, tomatoes, olives, scallions, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips and hot sauce.