Mexican 7 layer dip- so delicious but guilt free

One or my LiveWell Consultants developed this Gluten Free and Low G.I. Mexican recipe for a special friend and fellow LiveWell Consultant’s birthday. I just had to share it so you can enjoy it guilt free as well. This Dip was the hit of the party ! Try it with your guests. You don’t even have to tell them that it is good for them!

Created by LiveWell Consultant Michelle McGeorge to celebrate the 60 fabulous years of Stan Hamm

1st Layer
1 can refried beans 1/3 cup salsa (any type bought or homemade)
1/2 cup onion -fine dice 1/2 tsp. cumin
1 red pepper -fine dice 1/2 tsp. chili powder

Fry onion and red pepper in TBSP olive oil until soft. Add beans, salsa, cumin and chili powder, mix well. Simmer for a few minutes and spread evenly on the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Let cool.

2nd Layer
3/4 cup light sour cream 1 tsp. cilantro paste (or 2 tsp. fresh chopped)
3/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 TBSP taco seasoning (*see recipe below for GF option)

Mix and spread evenly over cooled bean layer

*GF Taco Seasoning: mix together; 1 tsp each coriander, smoked paprika, chili powder, thyme, oregano, montreal steak spice; 1 1/2 tsp each cumin, garlic powder; 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper.

3rd Layer
14 oz can black beans

Rinse well and drain. Sprinkle evenly over creamy layer.

4th Layer
2 Avocados -ripe so can be mashed Juice of 1 small lime
1/2 cup onion -finely minced 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 clove garlic -finely minced Salt and pepper –to taste

Mash avocado. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Spread evenly over black bean layer.

5th Layer
Salsa -your choice, bought or home made. Mango salsa adds a nice flavour!

Spread a thin and evenly over the avocado layer.

6th Layer
1 cup sharp cheese -finely grated

Sprinkle over the salsa layer

7th Layer
2 tomatoes -diced 1 small can sliced black olives
1 yellow pepper -diced 4 green onions -chopped

Mix together and sprinkle over the cheese layer.

Serve with Gluten free tortilla chips. Yum!

Thanks Michelle! Keep them coming. You are one of the best cooks I know. I know you are working on a curried lentil stew recipe as I write this.