Sinless Seven Layer Dip Recipe by Virginia Willis

As the holidays are approaching, I’ll be trying out some new recipes and sharing them on this blog for any feedback or suggestions. I’ve been on the hunt for a good dip recipe lately I could share at parties, in lieu of my usual (yet delicious) spinach dip recipe.  While this isn’t a food blog per se, and I’m not the best cook in the world, I do appreciate a healthy, tasty, and easy to make recipe. At this year’s Type A Conference, I got to meet reclaimed chef, Virginia Willis who was performing some cooking demos and stirring up some delicious southern cooking made with wholesome and healthy ingredients. She also shared with us a copy of her brand new cookbook, “Lighten up, y’all” and one recipe I think would be perfect for Holiday entertaining is her “Sinless Seven Layer Dip.”  Here’s the recipe below:

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Sinless Seven Layer Dip

Servings: 24

Author: Virginia Willis

Ingredients

• 1 14.5-oz. can low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp. dried red chilies ground
• Juice of 1 lime separated
• 1 avocado halved and pitted
• ½ cup broccoli florets shelled English peas, or shelled edamame
• Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeno pepper cored, seeded and chopped (optional)
• ½ cup light sour cream
• ½ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
• 1 4-oz. can chilies, chopped
• ½ cup 2 oz. reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 green onions trimmed and chopped

Instructions

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15. INGREDIENTS

Sinless Seven-Layer Dip

1. 1 (14.5-oz.) can low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2. 1 tsp. dried red chilies, ground
3. Juice of 1 lime, separated
4. 1 avocado, halved and pitted
5. ½ cup broccoli florets, shelled English peas, or shelled edamame
6. Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
7. 1 cup chunky salsa
8. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
9. 1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and chopped (optional)
10. ½ cup light sour cream
11. ½ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
12. 1 (4-oz.) can chilies, chopped
13. ½ cup (2 oz.) reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
14. 4 green onions, trimmed and chopped
15. DIRECTIONS

Sinless Seven-Layer Dip

1. Place the beans in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the ground chilies and half of the lime juice. Pulse until smooth.
2. Using a spatula, place the puree in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish to make the first layer. Set aside.
3. Make sure the processor bowl is mostly clean, then add the avocado, broccoli and the remaining lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, making guacamole. Spoon on top of the beans to create the second layer.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the salsa, cilantro and jalapeño. Pour the salsa mixture over the guacamole for the third layer.
5. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and yogurt. Spoon the mixture on top of the salsa for the fourth layer.
6. Pour the can of chopped chilies on top for the fifth layer. Top with grated cheese and chopped green onions for the sixth and seventh layers. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Lighten up, Y'all

If you love this recipe, be sure to check out her book, “Lighten up, y’all: Classic Southern Recipes made healthy and wholesome.“