Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip

ONLINE ROUND 2 RECIPE - BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the beans and 1/4 cup water. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the olive oil, and pulse until smooth. Slowly pour in the olive oil with machine running and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and serve with pita chips or crackers.

GRILLED SAUSAGE WITH TUSCAN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill over medium heat.
• Place the sausages on the grill and cook until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 4 to 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, reserved juice from the can of tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the dressing for the Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip. Add the beans, diced tomatoes and basil, and toss to coat. Reserve 1 cup of the bean mixture for the Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip. Serve the remaining beans with the grilled sausage.
• Round 2 Recipe - Three Layer Bean Dip:
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until crispy, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely
• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and lemon zest and mix until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a medium dip bowl.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the red beans, reserved dressing and a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, then add a few tablespoons of water to thin. Spread the bean puree over the cream cheese mixture.
• Combine the reserved Tuscan Beans with the red onions and spoon on top of the pureed beans. Serve with toasted pita chips on the side.

THREE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Spread the refried beans in a layer in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together the taco seasoning mix and cream cheese. Spread the mixture over the refried beans. In a separate bowl, toss together the tomatoes, green onions, cubanella pepper, black beans and navy beans. Spread over the layer of cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to blend the flavors.

3 BEAN DIP

Steps:

• 1. Spread the refried beans into the bottom of a 9 x 13 cake pan. Layer the garbanzo beans next.
• 2. Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin on top. Next, layer the black beans, then the red onion and bell pepper.
• 3. Layer the sour cream next. Add the salsa on top of that. Next, layer the cheddar cheese. Sprinkle some black pepper on top of the cheese.
• 4. Sprinkle the diced tomatoes and green onion on top. Serve with tortilla chips or Fritos.

3-LAYER MEXICAN PARTY DIP

Steps:

• Spread the beans over the bottom of a 10" round glass baking dish; cover in guacamole.
• In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and spices; spread over the guacamole with spatula.
• Sprinkle the top with the cheese, tomatoes, olives and scallions.
• Serve at room temperature or bake in a 425°F oven for 15 minutes and serve hot.