Round 2 Recipe - Three Layer Bean Dip

Name: Round 2 Recipe - Three Layer Bean Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pita pockets, each cut into 8 wedges; One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened; Zest of 1/2 a lemon; One 15-ounce can red beans, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons dressing, reserved from Grilled Sausage with Tuscan Beans, recipe follows; Salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 cup Tuscan Beans, reserved from Grilled Sausage with Tuscan Beans, recipe follows; 1/2 medium red onion, diced; 1 pound hot Italian sausage or one 6-count package; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved; Salt and freshly ground pepper; One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well; One 15-ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed well; 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil

Servings: persons

3 pita pockets, each cut into 8 wedges
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
One 15-ounce can red beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons dressing, reserved from Grilled Sausage with Tuscan Beans, recipe follows
Salt and fresh ground pepper
1 cup Tuscan Beans, reserved from Grilled Sausage with Tuscan Beans, recipe follows
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 pound hot Italian sausage or one 6-count package
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well
One 15-ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed well
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Spread the pita wedges on a baking sheet.
3
Toast in the oven until crispy, about 10 minutes.
4
Let cool completely
5
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and lemon zest and mix until smooth.
6
Spread the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a medium dip bowl.
7
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.
8
If the mixture is too thick, then add a few tablespoons of water to thin.
9
Spread the bean puree over the cream cheese mixture.
10
Combine the reserved Tuscan Beans with the red onions and spoon on top of the pureed beans.
11
Serve with toasted pita chips on the side.
12
Preheat a grill over medium heat.
13
Place the sausages on the grill and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 4 to 5 minutes.
14
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.
15
Reserve 3 tablespoons of the dressing for the Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip.
16
Add the beans diced tomatoes, basil and toss to coat.
17
Reserve 1 cup of the bean mixture for the Round 2 Recipe Three Layer Bean Dip.
18
Serve the remaining beans with the grilled sausage.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pita pockets, each cut into 8 wedges, One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened, Zest of 1/2 a lemon, One 15-ounce can red beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Round 2 Recipe - Three Layer Bean Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!