Layered Bean Dip

Serves: 8-10

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

1 white onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 bell pepper, diced

3 cans of seasoned black beans, partially drained

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

2 teaspoons oregano

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon iodized salt

1 cup plant-based vegan yogurt alternative

3 avocados, pitted, sliced, and salted

2 cups lettuce, shredded

2 cups tomatoes, diced

Instructions:

• For 5 minutes, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
• Add the spices, salt, and slightly drained black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
• Beans can be crushed with a potato crusher or blended with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to cool.
• Layer beans, nutritional yeast, yogurt replacement, shredded lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes in a deep-sided, clear serving dish until no ingredients are left. Serve with tortilla chips!