Layered Black Bean Dip

Name: Layered Black Bean Dip
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 can black beans, low-sodium (15 ounce, drained and rinsed); 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup salsa (thick and chunky); 1/2 cup sour cream (light); 1/4 cup green onion (chopped); 2 ounces cheddar cheese, reduced fat (grated)

Source: Good Food Cookbook Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Looking for a healthy snack for game day? This Layered Black Bean Dip is colorful, wholesome, and tasty. Kids in the kitchen can help with the mashing, mixing, and layering. Paired with veggie sticks or baked whole wheat tortilla chips, this is recipe is a winner!

Makes

16 servings

Ingredients

1 can black beans, low-sodium (15 ounce, drained and rinsed)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup salsa (thick and chunky)
1/2 cup sour cream (light)
1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
2 ounces cheddar cheese, reduced fat (grated)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Mash beans and mix with onion powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Spread on a serving dish.
Top with salsa, sour cream, green onions, and grated cheese.

Notes

Serve as a dip for raw vegetables such as celery, carrot sticks, and pepper slices. Learn more about: Herbs Tomatoes Onions

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