vegan black bean seven layer dip

This Vegan Black Bean Seven Layer Dip is seriously the quickest, easiest recipe you'll make all holiday season! Layers of creamy beans, avocado, salsa, and fresh veggies on top are perfect for dipping with tortilla chips.

Hi guys and happy Wednesday! I hope everyone had the best Christmas, and I wish you a happy Kwanzaa today! I sure hope everyone got the presents they wanted under the tree ? My coolest gift by far this year was... Photoshop! So if my photos look a little funky for the next few posts, please forgive me as I try to figure this thing out. Hopefully, these pictures of Vegan Black Bean Seven Layer Dip adequately convey how delicious it is!! I am participating in a New Year's Appetizer mini-event today, and I thought this easy dip was perfect for any party you may be having during the busy holiday season!

So, seven layer dip! It's no secret that I love Tex-Mex food {just search the recipe archive!} and I somehow had never made it from scratch before. I'd definitely eaten it though! 😉 This idea was born to combine seven layer dip with this amazing black bean dip we eat at one of our fav Mexican restaurants. To make it vegan, I just replaced the usual dairy elements of sour cream and cheese with the creamy black beans and more green stuff on top. The result is a dip that is delicious, plant-based, and just as addicting as the original!

As always with these little events, be sure to check out everyone else's yummy appetizer creations! You're sure to be covered for the whole holiday season with all of these ideas 🙂

• Baked Artichoke Squares by Family Around the Table
• Cheese Steak Egg Rolls by The Freshman Cook
• Devil’s on Horseback by Palatable Pastime
• Hot Reuben & Sprouts Dip by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Roasted TriColored Pepper Salsa by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Spicy Shrimp Puffs by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms by Simple and Savory
• Sweet Potato Rounds with Maple-Cinnamon Ricotta Cheese, Dried Cranberries & Pecans by Tip Garden
• Vegan 7 Layer Black Bean Dip by The Baking Fairy

I hope you guys will give this Vegan Black Bean Seven Layer Dip a try next time you need an appetizer! It's really so quick and easy, and really requires no cooking! I made the black bean component from scratch but honestly, you could even buy refried black beans from the store and call it a day. Happy snacking! 🙂

Looking for more vegan TexMex recipes? Check out my Jackfruit Potato Taquitos, Vegan Loaded Queso, Vegan Cheesy Pulled Pork Nachos, and Vegan Breakfast Enchiladas!

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vegan black bean seven layer dip

This Vegan Black Bean Seven Layer Dip is seriously the quickest, easiest recipe you'll make all holiday season! Layers of creamy beans, avocado, salsa, and fresh veggies on top are perfect for dipping with tortilla chips.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 4

Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

• ½ can chipotle refried beans
• 2 avocados
• garlic salt to taste
• 1-2 teaspoon lime juice
• ¼ cup salsa
• 2-3 tablespoon sliced black olives
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• handful of fresh cilantro
• 1 green onion sliced thinly
• *for the black beans*
• 1 can black beans
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

• First, prepare the black beans.
• Place the entire can of beans in a small pot (liquid included) and set over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer and add in all of the spices. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans become creamy and thick. You can use a potato masher or a fork to further mash the beans and make them smoother.
• Next, make your avocado layer. Mash the two avocados in a small bowl, combine with the lime juice, and add in garlic salt to taste. Feel free to add pico if you want it more like guacamole, but I was trying to keep this as simple as possible!
• Now, you can assemble! Warm up the refried beans in the microwave until soft and creamy. Spread about half of the can on the bottom of your prepared dish. Top with the black beans, avocado, and salsa. Top with the shredded lettuce, cilantro, sliced green onion, and sliced olives.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips!
• *Note: I made a small-ish serving size but it's super easy to double or triple as needed!