Ingredients:

  • 15 oz canned refried black beans, low sodium
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning, no added sugar
  • 2 cups guacamole with lime juice
  • 1.5 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1.5 cups Roma tomatoes, diced and seeded
  • 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained and dried
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, de-seeded and minced

Instructions:

  1. Mix the 425g (15 oz) refried black beans with 1 tbsp of taco seasoning in a small bowl.
  2. Spread the bean mixture evenly across the bottom of your serving dish.
  3. Carefully spread 480ml (2 cups) of guacamole over the beans, until the black layer is completely obscured.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 360ml (1.5 cups) Greek yogurt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and the lime zest.
  5. Dollop the seasoned yogurt over the guacamole and smooth it out with a spatula.
  6. Dice the Roma tomatoes and discard the watery seeds and pulp.
  7. Scatter 360ml (1.5 cups) of the diced tomatoes over the yogurt layer until a vibrant red carpet forms.
  8. Sprinkle the 120ml (1/2 cup) green onions and 60ml (1/4 cup) black olives across the surface.
  9. Evenly distribute 120ml (1/2 cup) shredded cheddar and the minced jalapeño.
  10. Garnish with 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh cilantro just before serving until the aroma of fresh herbs fills the air.