Southwestern Layered Bean Dip

Submitted by lucy k.

"Serve with tortilla chips. From Eating Well."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 16 ounces refried beans
• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup prepared salsa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium avocado, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sliced black olives

directions

1. Combine refried beans, black beans, scallions, salsa, cumin, chili powder and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
2. Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe 2 quart dish; sprinkle with cheese.
3. Microwave on high until the cheese is melted and the beans are hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Spread sour cream evenly over the hot bean mixture, then scatter with lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives.