Heart Healthy Fiesta Party Dip
Heart Easy™ Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Dip
Serves: 6
This version of a Mexican style dip allows you to enjoy all of the great taste of a traditional layered dip without all of the high saturated fats and calories. Pair this with the Heart Easy™ Margarita-Lite and enjoy the tastes of Cinco de Mayo any day of the year.
Ingredients:
1 can (16 oz.) fat free refried beans
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium avocados, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup fresh chunky salsa.
1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup non fat sour cream
1/2 package (1.25 oz) low sodium taco seasoning mix
3 green onions, chopped
1 small can sliced black olives
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded Lisanatti SoySation® 3 Cheese Blend or The Original Almond® Cheddar or Mozzerella Shreds
12 corn tortillas cut into 6ths and baked.*
Directions:
On a large serving plate, spread the refried beans. Top with the black beans.
In a large bowl, blend avocados, lemon juice and salsa. Spread the avocado mix on top of the beans.
Fold the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning together. Spoon the mixture onto the avocado dip.
One at a time, layer green onions, black olives, tomatoes, and top with cheddar shreds.
Serve with homemade tortilla chips.
*Use medium size (low fat) corn tortillas. Cut them into 8ths. Lightly spray a cookie sheet or a pizza pan with non stick canola spray. Bake for 6-8 minutes at 400˚ or until golden, crispy brown. Remove from oven and cool. Do not salt. Serve with the dip for a heart healthy Cinco de Mayo.