The food posts have been scarce lately, so given the Suzy Homemaker way in which I’ve started the week, I bring you FOOD!

More specifically, a seven layer dip.

This is the dip that in theory, always sounds like a good idea to me, but I never seem to actually eat at a party. Something about the unidentified “is that refried beans” layer freaks me out a bit. Not to mention the idea that I really don’t know what to expect when I dive in with a tortilla chip.

My unreasonable food fears aside, it does sound like a good idea, so I set about making my own. With some minor adjustments.

First Layer:

2 cans black beans
1-2 bunches of green onion/scallions

After rinsing the black beans, toss them in a food processor, along with the scallions (chopped). Pulse until you have what resembles a very unattractive paste. This is the bottom layer for a reason.

Second Layer:

2 avocados
Lime

Toss avocados in the food processor (I advise cleaning the one you just used, otherwise, your avocado is going to look really gross) with some lime juice. Add a LITTLE salt to taste. Keep in mind whenever you add salt to a layer, that you may add salt again in a different layer, so don’t go crazy. Add this to the dish.

Third Layer:

2 Red Peppers, Chopped

This is easy. Chop em, lay ‘em in the dish. If you like heat, this is a good layer to chop some hotter peppers and toss them in as well. Jalapeno, Serrano…just stay away from the habenero, ok?

Fourth Layer:

1-2 C Ricotta Cheese

This layer is great…if you like ricotta. If you don’t, you could do a layer of cheddar I guess. I was going for something more filling. Spread this layer on.

Fifth Layer:

Chopped Cilantro
Chopped Parsley
Chopped Scallions

I like to say on this part, use the amount that feels right. I love cilantro, but feel somewhat “meh” about parsley. And scallions are fantastic, but they are also in the bottom layer. So proceed with caution. I went one bunch cilantro, 1/2 bunch parsley, one bunch of scallions.

Sixth Layer:

2 C Sour Cream
Taco Seasoning

I think I MAY have used 1/4 of the packet. Perhaps 2 TBSP? I never measure anything. Stir in the seasoning, taste it, and add more if you want to.

Seventh Layer:

Chopped Tomatoes
Cilantro to garnish

Exactly like it sounds. Add that to the top and you are done!

Now, while this is traditionally served as a dip, I put a big spoonful in a tortilla and ate it like a cold veggie burrito (much tastier than it sounds). Since there was a lot of it, I cooked up ground beef with the rest of the taco seasoning and the hubs made his own burrito like creation with it.

It’s a versatile dip.

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