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Mexican Layer Dip + 5 Healthy Black Bean Recipes

June 25, 2015 by Lindsay 23 Comments

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This Mexican Layer Dip is easy to make and full of flavor! With layers of spicy black bean dip, homemade guacamole and fresh corn salsa it’s the perfect party appetizer or snack!

This Mexican Layer Dip is easy to make and full of flavor! With layers of spicy black bean dip, homemade guacamole and fresh corn salsa it's the perfect party appetizer or snack!

Hi Friends!

Today we’re doing something super fun! First of all, I have a delicious new recipe for you. If I were to judge the success of a recipe by how many times hubby requests it, this one would be a grand slam. I think he’s asked for it at least 4 times since I made it!

Secondly, this recipe is part of a healthy black bean roundup! I teamed up with a few of my favorite blog friends to celebrate our love for healthy foods and give you guys some creative inspiration about how to use some of our favorite ingredients. We’ll be bringing you these roundups every couple months and each roundup will have a different ingredient theme. For our first one, we picked black beans!

This Mexican Layer Dip is easy to make and full of flavor! With layers of spicy black bean dip, homemade guacamole and fresh corn salsa it's the perfect party appetizer or snack!

We’ve got pretty much all meals covered from breakfast to dessert!

But first, back to this dip!

I started out thinking this would be a more traditional 7 Layer Dip…then I got lazy and decided it was just easier to combine some of the layers. So, I mixed the bean, sour cream (except I used yogurt) and cheese layers into one, made some fresh guac and then topped it off with some fresh corn salsa. The second time I made it I also topped it off with some of my favorite storebought tomato salsa and it was delicious!

This Mexican Layer Dip is easy to make and full of flavor! With layers of spicy black bean dip, homemade guacamole and fresh corn salsa it's the perfect party appetizer or snack!

Are you drooling yet?! Here’s the recipe:

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This Mexican Layer Dip is easy to make and full of flavor! With layers of spicy black bean dip, homemade guacamole and fresh corn salsa it’s the perfect party appetizer or snack!

  • Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

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  • -For the bean dip layer-
  • 1 can black beans (no salt added)
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • -For the guacamole-
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • -For the corn salsa-
  • 3/4 cup diced red pepper
  • 3/4 cup corn
  • 3/4 cup tomato
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, diced (optional)
  • Tomato salsa for topping, optional

Instructions

  1. To make the bean dip, place the black beans in the bowl and smash using a fork or potato masher. Mix in yogurt, cheese and spices.
  2. To make the guacamole, smash avocado in a bowl and stir in onion, tomato, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro.
  3. To make salsa, combine peppers, corn, tomato, onion and cilantro.
  4. On a large plate, spread black bean dip across the bottom. Spread guacamole on top of the bean dip. Top with corn salsa. Top with tomato salsa if desired.
  5. Serve with chips!

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Pretty, isn’t it?!

This Mexican Layer Dip is easy to make and full of flavor! With layers of spicy black bean dip, homemade guacamole and fresh corn salsa it's the perfect party appetizer or snack!

And now, the fun part. Check out these drool-worthy recipes my friends came up with using black beans!! I can’t decide which to make first!

5 Healthy Ways To Use Black Beans

 

Are you as excited about these as I am? If so, please PIN the collage to share with friends!!

Now, here’s a close-up of all the goodies. Go check them out!!

Black Bean Naan Bowls + 5 Healthy Ways To Eat Black Beans

Black Bean Naan Bowls via Yeah…Imma Eat That

No Bake Black Bean Brownies + 5 Healthy Ways To Eat Black Beans

No-Bake Black Bean Fudge Brownies via The Big Man’s World

 Sweet Potato & Black Bean Collard Wraps + 5 Healthy Ways To Eat Black Beans

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Breakfast Wraps via The Roasted Root

Black Bean Zucchini Cookies + 5 Healthy Ways To Eat Black Beans

Black Bean Zucchini Cookies via Hummusapien

[Tweet “5 Healthy Ways To Enjoy Black Beans from breakfast to dessert via @leangrnbeanblog and friends!”]

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Snack Tagged With: Avocado, Bell Pepper, Black Bean, Cheese, Corn, Onion, Tomato, Yogurt

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. lindsay Cotter says

    June 25, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    its’ a bean party!!! well, the other kind! haha. YUM!

    Reply
  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    June 25, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    i LOVE mexican layer dips but have never made them myself!

    Reply
  3. She Rocks Fitness says

    June 25, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    YUMMY…Looks delicious! I love everything and anything Mexican during summer and basically all year round! 😉

    Reply
  4. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    June 25, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I love black beans. They’re so versatile! This dip definitely looks bring to a party worthy.

    Reply
  5. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    June 25, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Well you don’t have to tell me twice. I’m a black bean lover and these all sound delicious. I would totally impress the hubs with this dip! Thanks, Lindsay! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Julia says

    June 25, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Basically the best 2-for-1 dip I’ve ever seen in my life. The black beans + the guac??? Plus those fresh tomatoes? So good! I could easily see myself tapping in and eating until there’s no more room for dinner. Brilliant, lady!

    Reply
  7. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    June 25, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    This dip is incredible! I love all kinds of beans, but black beans are by far my favorite! Pinning. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 25, 2015 at 5:23 PM

      thank you!

      Reply
  8. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    June 25, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I’ve been meaning to make a hummus mexican layer dip. This looks wonderful!

    Reply
  9. Sandra Laflamme says

    June 25, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I would love to try your version of the seven layer dip. Definitely one of our favorites. Would be great at a 4th of July picnic!

    Reply
  10. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    June 25, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Wow this is borderline epic! I love 7 layer dip but like you I”m usually too lazy to make all the separate layers! I can’t wait to try this out!

    Reply
  11. Elizabeth Shaw says

    June 25, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    I love Black Beans!!! I pretty much could eat a whole batch of bean dip or brownies in one sitting… at least I hit my fiber intake that day… right :)?!

    Nice job!

    Reply
  12. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Just that black bean layer with cheese, spices and yogurt has me drooling! But, you didn’t stop there – you added so much more flavor, color and texture – forget the chips – pass me a spatula – am digging in! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    This recipe is so festive – perfect for a party. Or for my lunch 🙂

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    My pantry is overflowing with black beans and I know this recipe would be a major win at my house. Pinning!

    Reply
  15. Danica @ It's Progression says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    This layer dip looks so good. We LOVE Mexican food in our house!

    Reply
  16. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    June 25, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Oooh, this looks so good!! Nothing beats a good Mexican layer dip!

    Reply
  17. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    June 25, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    I love a good bean dip! This looks yummy!

    Reply
  18. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    June 25, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Loved this buddy. Will totally try this, only because B approved. Only because of that.

    Reply
  19. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    June 26, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    I love this and all the ideas!!

    Reply
  20. Kalee @ The Crowded Table says

    June 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    What a pretty dish. I love all the colors. Can’t wait to try it! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Evy says

    July 24, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    What are the nacho-like pieces in the red bowl? They look sooooo delicous!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 25, 2016 at 9:51 AM

      Garden of Eatin’ blue corn tortilla chips

      Reply

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