Southwestern Layered Bean Dip

Serve with tortilla chips. From Eating Well.

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

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.