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.
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.