Month: January 2023

Diets and Weight Loss, Foods, Health and Disease

SEVEN LAYER DIP

HWA - Health and Wellness Associates

Seven Layer Dip

This incredible 7-layer dip will please and satisfy any dip-lovers! Layers of queso, salsa, guacamole, and refried beans make this dip a showstopper. Most layered dips contain dairy, harmful oils, refined sugar, vinegar, and other troublemaker ingredients.

Seven Layer Dip

This 7-Layer Dip recipe is made only with healthy, nutrient-rich foods. All of them have their own unique healing benefits, but let’s look at two of them below.

Tomatoes harness critical micronutrients, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals to support many functions of the liver. if YOU HAVE ANY HEART PROBLEMS, PLEASE OMIT TOMATOES.  Lycopene is a beloved nutrient that the liver admires: the liver uses it to shield itself from cell damage, plus lycopene helps the liver detox red blood cells safely, smoothly, and efficiently. The fruit acids in tomatoes help keep the gallbladder healthy, helping rid sludge from the gallbladder and even reduce gallstone size. your liver healthy and preventing disease.

Avocados are amazing for the brain. A healthy source of omega-6 fatty acids, they can help restore the central nervous system and alleviate neurological conditions. Eating avocados also has an anti-aging effect on the skin, reducing dryness, giving you a healthy glow, and contributing to the disappearance of dark under-eye circles. They also contain anti-radiation agents that are phytoestrogenic, meaning that they can stop estrogen-related reproductive and colon cancers.

7-Layer Dip

Ingredients:

Refried beans:

  • 1/2 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 cups cooked black or pinto beans
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1/2 cup water

Guacamole:

  • 2 large or 3 small avocados
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped red or white onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1-2 tsp fresh finely chopped jalapeño (optional)
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup diced tomato

Salsa:

  • 2 cups finely chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2-3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/2 serrano chili or jalapeno, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)

Queso:

  • 1 medium-sized potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked for 1 hour in hot water
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 ground cumin
  • 1/2 jalapeño, deseeded and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Pinch of ground turmeric (for color)

Extras:

  • 1 cup diced red bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup olives, sliced

Directions:

To make the queso, place the potato, water and sea salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until the potato is soft. Drain the cooking liquid into a jug and set aside. Place the cooked potato in the jug of a blender and add the soaked cashews, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, jalapeño, smoked paprika, tomato paste, and turmeric. Add 2/3 cup of the cooking liquid to the blender and blend the mixture until very smooth. Add a bit more liquid if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.

To make the refried beans, place a medium-sized, non-stick ceramic skillet on medium-high heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the onion is translucent, adding a bit of water if needed to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and add in the beans, cumin, chipotle powder, and water and mash until you get a smooth, even mixture. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

To make the guacamole, add the pitted and peeled avocados to a medium-sized bowl. Mash using a potato masher or a fork until the guacamole is smooth but still has a few bigger chunks. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix together gently with a spoon. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.

To make the salsa, combine all the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Set aside.

To assemble, layer the refried beans, guacamole, salsa, and queso in a shallow dish. Add the diced red bell peppers, green onions, cilantro, and olives on top. Serve immediately.

Serves 4-6