Seven Layer Fresh Fiesta Dip - Healthy Option

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 avocados, ripe, preferably Haas
• 1 jalapeno, stemmed, finely chopped (with seeds for more heat)
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
• 3 tomatoes, Roma, ripe medium diced
• 5 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green)

Directions

1. 1

   On a cutting board, smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste.

2. 2

   Put the garlic, beans, chili powder, water, and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Spread in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole or in individual sized dishes.

4. 4

   Scatter the cheese over the beans.

5. 5

   Halve and seed the avocados, then mash with the jalapeño and another teaspoon of salt in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Spread a layer of the avocado over the cheese, and then scatter the lettuce on top.

7. 7

   Mix the yogurt with the cilantro and then spread over the lettuce.

8. 8

   Add a layer of tomatoes and finally scatter the scallions on top.

9. 9

   Cover and chill until ready to serve.