Tons of dairy and traditional refried beans keep 7 layer dips heavy on digestion and high in calories and fat. For a fresh take on a favorite, this lightened-up recipe still curbs cravings but with much less fat and far more nutrients. Everyone will love it!
Ingredients
3 cups Romaine Lettuce, finely chopped
2 medium/large Avocados, mashed well
1 Lemon
1/2 Tsp. Sea Salt
1-1/2 cups nonfat plain Greek Yogurt
1 can of organic fat free Refried Black Beans
1 packet of low sodium Taco Seasoning OR Homemade Taco Seasoning (1 Tsp. each of: chili, garlic, onion powder, red pepper, oregano, paprika, cumin, sea salt, black pepper)
3 medium/large Tomatoes (diced)
1 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup sliced Black Olives
1/4 cup chopped Cilantro
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together 8oz of Greek yogurt and one pack of natural taco seasoning (or your own mix).
- In another small bowl, mash two ripe avocados. Squeeze in the juice from a lemon and a dash of salt. Taste and add more if needed.
- Spread organic black refried beans into the bottom of a large shallow dish.
- Add chopped romaine lettuce on top of the beans.
- Spoon the Greek yogurt mixture on top of the lettuce and smooth out with a spoon if necessary.
- Add the avocado layer on top of the yogurt and smooth layer.
- Place the diced tomatoes on top of the avocado layer.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top of the tomatoes.
- Add black olives and cilantro as a garnish on the top and enjoy!
Note: Serve chilled with baked corn tortilla chips or sliced veggies.
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~by Kimberly Olson
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