Layered Dip Recipes, Part 1
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The original seven-layer dip recipe (photo © McCormick). |
The first layered dip we encountered was the iconic layered Mexican dip, also known as a layered bean dip/refried bean dip, nacho dip, taco dip, Tex-Mex dip and five-, six- or seven-layer dip.
Dipped with taco chips, it was the rage. Made from healthful ingredients, it may be time to add into (or back into) your repertoire, starting with Super Bowl Sunday. The layered dip is typically built in a glass bowl that shows off the different colors and textures of the layers: refried beans, shredded Cheddar or Jack cheese, guacamole, diced tomatoes, salsa, canned green chiles, olives, and shredded lettuce, with some seasonings such as taco seasoning or a dusting of cumin. |
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Variations proliferated, including a bean-focused dip with whole black beans and pinto beans, with or without the layer of the refried beans; cubed avocado instead of guacamole; Greek yogurt instead of sour cream; cilantro and scallions, keeping the diced tomatoes and shredded romaine. One can regret that, after a few guests have dipped their chips, the pretty layered dish turns into an unattractive mush. If you have aesthetic standards, there are two solutions to this: And enjoy them guilt-free: Even the Tex-Mex dip is relatively healthful, if higher in calories: The beans are protein, avocados are a great nutrition food and a top-quality brand of corn/taco chip (we like Food Should Taste Good, Garden Of Eatin’ and Rosa Mexicano) is whole grain. |
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RECIPE #1: MIDDLE EASTERN LAYERED DIP RECIPE
This recipe comes to us from ZoesKitchen.com. Ingredients 1. SPREAD hummus across the bottom of a shallow bowl 2. LAYER with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. 3. SPRINKLE with crumbled feta and basil/oregano. |
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