Southwestern Layered Bean Dip

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces refried beans
• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 1/4 cup prepared salsa
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 medium avocado, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives

Recipe

• 1 combine refried beans, black beans, scallions, salsa, cumin, chili powder and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
• 2 transfer to a shallow microwave-safe 2 quart dish; sprinkle with cheese.
• 3 microwave on high until the cheese is melted and the beans are hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
• 4 spread sour cream evenly over the hot bean mixture, then scatter with lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives.