Quick Vegetarian 7-Layer Dip for a Party (With Variations)

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
• 2 (16-ounce) cans vegetarian refried beans
• 1 (16-ounce) jar tomato salsa
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 2 avocados
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (4-ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 bag tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and the packet of taco seasoning. Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the vegetarian refried beans and salsa. Heat on medium until evenly blended, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.
4. Dice the avocado, place in a medium bowl and toss with the juice of 1 lime. Set aside.
5. In a 9 x 13-inch pan, spread the cooled beans and salsa in an even layer.
6. Spread the spiced sour cream over beans.
7. Layer the cheese and olives.
8. Then the lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and green onions.
9. Serve your 7-layer dip with tortilla chips.