8 healthy layer Recipes

fat-free refried beans, avocados , core removed and finely mashed, tomato, diced, fat free sour cream, lime juice, fresh squeezed, shredded cheddar cheese, packaged fajita seasoning mix, scallions , both green and white sliced, cilantro, freshly chopped, black olives, chopped, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

heart healthy 7 layer bean dip recipe, refried beans, canned, hormel (in the jar) real bacon low-fat, chipotle powder , (or plain chili powder to taste), ground cumin, salt and pepper (if needed), shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, chopped green anaheim chiles (canned ) or a tbsp of chopped pickled jalapenos (more to taste), avocado, peeled and chopped (a healthy fat), tomato chopped, low fat sour cream, sliced ripe black olives (a healthy fat), heat the refried beans in a medium saute pan or cast iron skillet., stir in enough water to get a creamy, easily dip-able consistency, about 1/4 of a cup., you can use olive oil instead , in place of the low-fat bacon if you choose to help the consistency of the beans., mix in the chipotle chili powder (or tabasco, or adobo, or regular chili powder) and cumin to taste., note that the avocados and the sour cream will cool down the spiciness of the beans considerably, so you can afford to be a bit more spicy than you might think., stir in salt to taste. (if needed ), once the beans are hot and bubbly, spread them over the bottom of a warmed serving dish. immediately add the shredded cheese so that the heat from the beans helps melt the cheese. (the cheese doesn tsp need to be completely melted, but even if it is just a little, it will help the dip stay on the dippers.), layer on the chopped green chilies , chopped avocado, chopped tomato., spoon on the sour cream, top with sliced green onions and olives., serve immediately, folks this does have some of the healing and healthy variety of fats.

black beans, hot sauce (to taste), garlic clove, light sour cream, salsa (any kind, i use green and red salsa), light mozzarella cheese (or any type you have in the fridge), tomato, chopped, green onion

chopped broccoli flowerets, red onion, very thinly sliced, grated 50% light cheddar cheese, dried, sweetened cranberries or raisins, sliced canned beets (drained-rinsed ), plain fat free yogurt, honey, light (no fat )mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, unsalted, dry roasted , hulled sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts, less fat bacon pieces, this is what i mean and it is lower calories, also..thanks mark!! hormel low fat (jarred )bacon pieces)., in a large, glass serving bowl, layer broccoli, onion and cranberries. small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, mayonnaise and vinegar. drizzle the yogurt dressing over the layered salad. layer cheese on top. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. sprinkle with sunflower seeds and bacon pieces just before serving., nutritional facts, saturated fat : 4.5 g, cholesterol : 25 mg, sodium: 350 mg, calcium : 25% daily value, protein : 14 g, carbohydrates : 29 g

olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, black beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed, chipotle chile in adobo, minced, lime juice, ground cumin, water, salt, corn kernels (10-oz box frozen corn), cilantro, chopped, avocados, tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups), scallion, thinly sliced, jalapeno pepper, finely diced, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

garlic cloves, kosher salt, black beans, drained and rinsed, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, chili powder, water, extra virgin olive oil, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, avocados, ripe , preferably haas, jalapeno, stemmed, finely chopped (with seeds for more heat ), romaine lettuce, chopped, greek yogurt, tomatoes, roma, ripe medium diced, scallions, thinly sliced (white and green )