Looking for a quick appetizer to bring to a party? This is it! You can make this dip in advance without worrying about the avocados turning brown. The fresh lemon juice and sour cream layer keep the avocados a nice, bright green color. Serve with tortilla chips – the multi-grain “Scoops” are a perfect match.
Layered Avocado Dip
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2-3 ripe avocados
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 8 ounce container light sour cream
- 1 cup jarred or fresh salsa
- 3 sliced green onions
- 8 ounce package of shredded Mexican cheese usually includes cheddar and Monterey Jack
Instructions
- Mash avocados with lemon juice and spread on the bottom of a pie or quiche plate.
- Next, spread the sour cream over the avocado layer, completely covering all the avocado.
- Add salsa and green onions.
- Cover with the shredded cheese.
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This dip is a real “simple” party pleaser. It is so simple … no cooking required!
Southwest Black Bean & Avocado Dip
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans 15 ounce- drained and mashed
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 2 ripe avocados
- juice of one lime
- salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup low fat sour cream
- 1 cup fresh salsa drained of excess juice
- 1 cup farmer's cheese or Mexican crumbling cheese
Instructions
- Mix together black beans, chipotle, and garlic and place in the bottom of a serving bowl or pretty Mexican dish and level with a spatula.
- Mash the avocados and mix with the lime juice and salt & pepper.
- Spread on top of the beans.
- Layer the rest of the ingredients as follows: sour cream, salsa, and cheese.
- Serve with tortilla chips and crackers.