Recently I asked my Facebook friends what kind of recipes they were looking for right now and the resounding answer was — of all things — dips! Healthier dips, to be exact. Ask and you shall receive. Black Bean and Sweet Corn Guacamole Dip is a healthier dip recipe that tastes anything but — it is EXPLODING with bold, zesty flavor! It reminds me of the 7-layer dip of yesteryear, all glowed up.
Layered Black Bean Dip
This layered dip starts with a garlicky, 1-minute black bean dip that’s topped with sweet corn studded guacamole, crumbled cotija cheese, and chopped fresh tomato. It is perfection on a tortilla chip. Or cucumber slice, if that’s how you roll. That is to say that while this veggie and black bean-based dip is the perfect chip dip, but is also really good served with crudite. I’m crazy for all the layers in the dip but am particularly partial to the guacamole with sweet corn. The sweetness it brings to not only the layer, but the whole dish, is incredible. I can’t wait for you to try it!
How to Make this Recipe
Start by making the super-simple Black Bean Dip layer. To the bowl of a food processor add:
A can of seasoned black beans Jalapeno Cilantro Red onion Fresh garlic Cumin Lime juice Salt and pepper
Process the ingredients until smooth then spread the dip into the bottom of a 9″ pie pan and refrigerate while you make the next layer.
Which is the stunning Sweet Corn Guacamole. To a mixing bowl add:
Avocados Fresh garlic Lime juice Salt and pepper
Mash with the back of a fork or with a potato masher until combined and creamy.
Next fold in sweet corn (you can use canned, frozen then thawed, or fresh sweet corn kernels) plus chopped fresh cilantro.
Spread the Sweet Corn Guacamole on top of the Black Bean Dip.
Lastly, crumble Cotija cheese to sprinkle on top.
Cotija is a sharp, dry, crumbly Mexican cheese. If you can’t find it, or don’t like a super strongly-flavored cheese, opt for crumbled feta or even shredded Monterey Jack cheese instead.
Sprinkle the cheese on top then add a layer of chopped vine-ripened tomatoes.
Chop up some fresh veggies or pop open a bag of tortilla chips then dig in!
This fresh and zesty Black Bean Dip topped with guacamole will totally stand out from it’s heavier, cream cheese-based dip cousins.
Fresh, healthy, and packed with good for you ingredients, don’t wait for a party or get together to enjoy. Whip up a batch today!
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