This bean dip is a colorful and delicious make-ahead party dip.  It has layers of Mexican Food inspired ingredients including 3 types of beans…and there’s no cooking required.

Bean Dip with Fritos in bowl

This bean dip is a great appetizer for get-togethers especially when the attendees are hungry because with 3 different types of beans, this dip is hearty.

When I’m one of those hungry attendees I especially like it when there are appetizers that are more on the heavy side.

There’s no cooking required for this bean dip, and it can be made ahead of time too.

If making this ahead of time, just make sure to wrap it in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator so the toppings don’t dry out and they keep their beautiful colors.

Since this dip is made with so many layers of delicious ingredients, it’s best if the chips served with this dip are fairly sturdy such as Fritos, tortilla chips or pita chips.

And feel free to customize the toppings in this dip if preferred.

Let’s check out the ingredients.

Ingredients for Bean Dip

Refried beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, ground cumin, chili powder, pepper, sour cream, cheddar cheese, red onion, black olives, jalapeno, purple cabbage, cilantro, green onion, salsa and tomatoes

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.

Refried Beans in Bowl

In the bottom of a large shallow dish or pan (a cookie sheet with sides also works well for this), spread a thin layer of refried beans.

Garbanzo Beans in Colander

Drain the chickpeas and…

Chickpeas on Refried Beans

…top the refried beans with the chickpeas.

Chickpeas on Refried Beans

Sprinkle chili powder on top chickpeas and refried beans.

Garbanzo and Refried Beans in bowl

Then sprinkle the cumin powder over the beans.

Chopped Onion on cutting board

Finely chop the red onions and…

Garbanzo Beans in Bean Dip

…sprinkle the red onion over the beans.

Black Beans in Bowl

Then, drain the black beans…

3-Bean Bean Dip in bowl

…and add a layer of them to the dip.

Chopped Jalapeno on cutting board

Finely chop the jalapenos (remove the seeds if you prefer less heat).

Beans in Bean Dip in bowl

Sprinkle the jalapenos over the beans.

Three Bean Bean Dip

Sour Cream on Bean Dip

Spread the sour cream over the beans.

Sour Cream on Bean Dip

You may need to spread the sour cream on thick so that it will spread smoothly rather than lifting up the beans.

Salsa on Bean Dip in bowl

Spread a layer of salsa over the sour cream.

Cheese on Bean Dip in bowl

Top with the shredded cheese.

Cheese on Bean Dip in bowl

Sprinkle pepper on top of the cheese.

Shredded Purple Cabbage on board

Chop the red cabbage and…

Cheese on Bean Dip in bowl

…sprinkle the red cabbage on top of the cheese.

Chopped Tomato Cilantro Onion

Chop the tomatoes, cilantro and green onions.

Cheese on Bean Dip in bowl

Add a layer of tomatoes…

Bean Dip in Bowl

…sliced black olives…

Bean Dip in Bowl

…chopped cilantro…

Bean Dip in Bowl

…and chopped green onions.

Bean Dip in Bowl

If making this ahead of time, cover in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Bean Dip in Bowl

Serve chilled or at room temperature with…

Bean Dip with Fritos

…sturdy chips like…

Bean Dip in Bowl

…Fritos…

Three Bean Bean Dip on chip

…tortilla chips…

Three Bean Bean Dip in bowl

…or pita chips.

Three Bean Bean Dip on chip

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Bean Dip with Fritos

Three-Bean Bean Dip

The perfect make-ahead party dip with layers of Mexican Food inspired ingredients including 3 types of beans that makes a delicious appetizer, with no cooking required.
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Yield: 6 Servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped purple (red) cabbage (red cabbage)
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions including the green tops
  • 2 large jalapeno peppers stem and seeds removed; finely chopped
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups Mexican salsa
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • A large shallow bowl (about the diameter of a medium-size pizza pan), or a medium size casserole dish

Instructions

  • In the bottom of a large shallow dish or pan (a cookie sheet with sides also works well for this), spread a thin layer of refried beans.
  • On top of the refried beans, add a layer of garbanzo beans.  Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin powder on top of the beans.  
    Top with a layer of red onion, a layer of black beans, and a layer of jalapenos.
  • Next, spread a layer of sour cream and then a layer of salsa. Top with shredded cheese.
    Sprinkle pepper evenly on top of the cheese.
  • Add a layer of red cabbage, tomatoes, black olives, cilantro, and green onions. Serve with your favorite chips.
Author: Nancy@CouponClippingCook
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Bean Dip

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