Mexican Party Food usually consists of high fat ingredients. We have found some low fat substitutes so that those of us watching our weight and cholesterol can indulge in a great tasting Mexican Layer Dip. By using fat free refried beans (they usually say "Vegetarian") and fat free or soy based cheese and sour cream you can drastically cut the fat content of this delicious recipe without cutting flavor.
Here is the secret
When we first started making this recipe, it would turn out soupy. So we decided to pour the jar of salsa into a strainer to get all of the liquid out. It worked! No more soupy mess. A Mexican party food low in fat but tastes great. Ladies and Gentlemen, "We have a winner!"
Mexican Layer Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large bag baked tortilla chips
- 1 can fat free refried beans
- 1/2 packet taco seasoning
- 1 jar of your favorite salsa
- 8 oz fat free sour cream
- 1 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 can of chopped black olives
- Two chopped tomatoes
- Chopped Bell Pepper
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Preparation:
- The secret to a great seven layer dip is to have one that is firm and not runny. So here is the first thing we do. Take your bottle of salsa and pour it into a colander that is sitting in a bowl or in your sink. Let it drain for at least 10 minutes. You want the solids of the salsa not the liquid.
- Put the sour cream in a bowl and add about 1/2 of the taco seasoning package. You don’t want to season the sour cream too strongly. So just add half of the package first and stir. Then taste it to decide if you need to add more. You are trying to have all of the ingredients of the dish compliment each other. You will probably have some of the sour cream mixture left over when you are done with the layers.
- Spread the refried beans on the bottom of the serving dish you are going to serve the dip in. It is best if the serving dish has a flat bottom and is made of glass or wood, a metal dish will react with the acids in the salsa and throw the flavor off.
- So, you put the refried beans first, then you can put the drained salsa, then the sour cream mixture, add a layer the chopped olives, add the shredded cheese and finally top it off with the chopped green onions, chopped tomato and bell pepper.
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