Layered Black Bean Chili Dip Recipe

Name: Layered Black Bean Chili Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup black bean chili, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, or to taste; 1 cup chopped seeded ripe tomato; 1 cup grated cheddar; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions; 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seed removed, and diced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; Tortilla Chips, for dipping; 1 cup dried black beans; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped yellow onions; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 4 cups hot water; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 cup black bean chili, recipe follows
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, or to taste
1 cup chopped seeded ripe tomato
1 cup grated cheddar
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 ripe avocado, peeled, seed removed, and diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla Chips, for dipping
1 cup dried black beans
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
4 cups hot water
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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In a 9-inch pie dish, spread the black bean chili.
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Layer the remaining ingredients in the order given, spreading each one to the edge of the dish.
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Serve with the tortilla chips.
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In a 3-quart baking dish, combine the beans with 2 cups of water.
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Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, carefully peel back an edge of the plastic, and let sit 5 minutes.
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Add 2 cups of very hot water, stir, recover, and let sit for 1 hour.
8
Drain the beans in a colander.
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Heat the vegetable oil in the baking dish for 1 minute on high.
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Add the onions, garlic, jalapeno, bay leaf, chili powder, cumin, Essence, and salt, and stir to coat.
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Cook, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes.
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Stir well.
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Add the beans and stir to combine.
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Add 4 cups of hot water, stir, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
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Cook on high for 30 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let stand covered for 15 minutes.
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Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
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Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
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Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup black bean chili, recipe follows, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, or to taste, 1 cup chopped seeded ripe tomato, 1 cup grated cheddar, and more.

Yes, Layered Black Bean Chili Dip falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Layered Black Bean Chili Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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