A BETTER GAME-DAY DIP

Superfood 7 Layer Dip
Makes 10 to 12 servings

When I was in college, 7-Layer Dip was all the rage. It’s delicious, it’s addictive and it could be healthy—if you go without the fatty ground beef, shredded cheddar and sour cream. This outrageously delicious version is not only missing those artery-clogging ingredients, it is loaded with antioxidant-heavy and nutrient-rich spices, herbs and superfoods, so game-watchers will have no idea that they are getting healthier simply by snacking! Note: The ingredient list and the instructions are on the long side, but this is very easy. Give it a try!

1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
2 tablespoons hot sauce
Extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil
4 scallions, roughly chopped
1 (16 to 18 ounce) jar green chili or tomatillo salsa
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, a palm full, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (16 to 18 ounce) jar chipotle salsa
1 16-ounce (or two 8-ounce) containers hummus (try a flavored hummus if you’d like)
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 ripe avocados
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
Salt
1 cup diced tomatoes (can be canned)

Organic tortilla and/or lentil chips, buy 2 sacks in 2 different colors/varieties
Baby veggies and/or veggie strips

Heat refried beans in small nonstick pan over medium heat and season with hot sauce. Transfer the beans to a small, deep casserole dish. Scrape pan clean with rubber spatula and return to heat.
Add a little oil to the pan and raise heat to high. Add the scallions and sear them, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green salsa to scallions and heat through. Add cilantro, remove salsa from heat, and layer on top of the beans.
Return the same pan to the stove, lower heat to medium and add black beans, heat through and season with cumin, layer on top of the green salsa.
Top the black beans with a layer of chipotle salsa. Mix hummus with the lime zest and juice and spread on top of the chipotle salsa.
Combine the meat of 2 ripe avocados with garlic, lemon juice, jalapeno and salt to form a chunky guacamole. Top the salsa with guacamole. Garnish the dip with the final layer of diced tomatoes.

Much love,