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Seriously Good 7 Layer Dip

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This seriously good 7 layer dip elevates the classic party appetizer with a homemade black bean puree and perfectly seasoned layers of avocado, spiced sour cream, salsa, queso fresco, green onions, and olives. It’s rich in flavor, beautifully colorful, and perfect for sharing with a crowd.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Layered/No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 cups dry black beans (about 12 oz / 340g)

8 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled

1/2 onion, roughly chopped

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp chili powder

1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano

1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

2 bay leaves

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

4 large avocados

Juice of half a lime

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

16 oz sour cream (2 cups / 450g)

3/4 tsp fine sea salt (1/2 tsp for avocado, 1/4 tsp for sour cream)

1 tsp chili powder (for sour cream)

1/4 tsp ground cumin (for sour cream)

16 oz thick salsa (2 cups / 450g), drained

8 oz queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled (226g)

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 (2.25 oz) can sliced black olives, drained

Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a pot or Instant Pot, combine black bean puree ingredients. Cook on stovetop for 1.5–2 hours (or high pressure for 45 min in Instant Pot), until beans are tender. Add water if needed.
  2. Remove bay leaves and blend beans with immersion blender until smooth. Add salt to taste.
  3. Layer 1: Spread the black bean puree evenly in a 9×13-inch glass dish.
  4. Layer 2: Mash avocados with lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and cilantro. Spread over beans.
  5. Layer 3: Mix sour cream with 1/4 tsp salt, chili powder, and cumin. Spread gently over avocado mash.
  6. Layer 4: Spread drained salsa evenly over the sour cream layer.
  7. Layer 5: Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over salsa.
  8. Layer 6: Add green onions evenly over cheese.
  9. Layer 7: Top with drained black olives.
  10. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use a clear dish to showcase the colorful layers.
  • Make the black bean puree up to 5 days ahead.
  • If using canned beans, sauté onion, garlic, and spices, then simmer with canned beans and stock before blending.
  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • Drain salsa thoroughly to prevent a soggy dip.

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