7-Layer Southwestern Dip

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 32

Ingredients:

3 cups shredded lettuce

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (or yellow)

1/4 cup sliced green onion

1 (8 ounce) carton nonfat sour cream

2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers

1 teaspoon shredded lime peel

1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa

1/2 medium avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped

2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 2/3 cup monterey jack cheese

1/3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives

1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)

16 ounces tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Line a 12 platter with the shredded lettuce.
2. Stir together black beans, sweet pepper, and green onions.
3. Spoon atop lettuce, leaving a lettuce border.
4. Dollop sour cream atop bean mixture; gently spread in a smooth layer atop beans, leaving a border.
5. Sprinkle with jalapeno peppers and lime peel.
6. Drain excess liquid from salsa.
7. Stir in avocado; spoon atop sour cream layer, leaving a border.
8. Sprinkle cheese atop.
9. Top with a layer of chopped ripe olives and sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, if desired.
10. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 6 hours.
11. Serve with tortilla chips.

By RecipeOfHealth.com