Fiesta Appetizer

Name: Fiesta Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 3 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 6 green onions, sliced; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Tortilla chips

This dip is always a big hit with men—maybe because of the hearty blend of flavors. It stands up great as a leftover besides...if there's any left over. I was raised on a Montana ranch, and my grandmother taught me to cook when I was 10 years old. My husband and I (we have one married daughter) are retired now. To stay active, I bowl and do crafts. My collection of cookbooks keeps right on growing, too—I started it more than 50 years ago.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sour cream
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips

Directions

Combine beans and taco seasoning. Spread mixture on a round 12-in. serving platter. Mash avocados with lemon juice. Spread over beans. Spread sour cream over avocado. Sprinkle olives, chilies, tomatoes, onions and cheese over sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 215 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Fiesta Appetizer in Country Woman January/February 1992

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mamaknowsbest

Oct 12, 2014

This is a classic! My mom has been making this appetizer for the past 20 years. This secret that makes it standout amoung other layered dips is the addition of taco seasoning to the beans. Flavor! My mom would assemble this dish before company would arrive and pull it out of the fridge upon arrival. This allowed her to work on the rest of the meal while guests munched away!
alyssabird91

Dec 25, 2012

I'll be making this one again, for sure! It was easy and delicious!