Skinny Seven Layer Dip

The traditional 7 layer dip can be rather fattening, so here is a fresher, lighter alternative. It requires a tad more work, but I assure you it is worth it! I always have people asking for this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 63 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• 2 (11 ounce) cans Mexican-style corn, drained
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 (8 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 3 cups shredded lettuce
• 5 dashes hot pepper sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together the sour cream, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, taco seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 of the lemon juice in a bowl until well blended.

Step 2

In another bowl, mash the avocado with the remaining lemon juice; set aside.

Step 3

Spread the shredded lettuce over a 12-inch serving platter.

Step 4

Layer the black beans evenly on top, followed by the Mexican-style corn.

Step 5

Spread the prepared sour cream mixture over the corn.

Step 6

Gently spread the avocado mixture on top of the sour cream.

Step 7

Pour the salsa evenly over the avocado mixture.

Step 8

Sprinkle the Mexican cheese blend, olives, green onions, and tomato on top.