Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8-10

This Mexican-inspired appetizer features six layers of deliciousness that you scoop up with tortilla chips for a delicious fusion. A perfect treat for house parties, you can make it in a large, shared pan or in individual serving bowls for each guest. The first layer is a blended canned bean paste with garlic and chili powder. Next, in turn, are shredded cheddar, guacamole, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and green onions. This appetizer looks even more appealing in clear glass containers, where all the layers are visible.

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 can (425 g) canned black beans, rinsed
• 1 can (425 g) pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar
• 2 ripe avocados, preferably Hass
• 1 jalapeño, stemmed and finely chopped (leave the seeds if you like it hot)
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups low-fat natural yogurt, preferably Greek
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and a few stems), coarsely chopped + extra for serving
• 3 ripe medium tomatoes, diced
• 5 green onions, thinly sliced
• Baked tortilla chips, for serving

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• On a cutting board, crush the garlic cloves, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, and mash with the flat side of a large knife until it forms a chunky paste. Place the garlic, beans, chili powder, water, and olive oil in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Spread the mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart (2-liter) ramekin or in individual ramekins.
Step 2
• Sprinkle the bean mixture with cheese. Halve the avocado, remove the pits, and mash them in a small bowl with the jalapeño and another 1 teaspoon of salt. Layer the avocado on top of the cheese and garnish with lettuce leaves.
Step 3
• Mix yogurt with cilantro and spread over lettuce leaves. Add a layer of tomatoes and finally sprinkle with green onions. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle with a few sprigs of cilantro and serve with chips.

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