A small shallow rustic bowl showing tidy layers of refried beans, guacamole, Greek yogurt, cheese, and pico de gallo.

Regular Foods · Party Dips · by Lenna

Lenna’s Five-Layer Tavern Dip

Five-Layer Protein Dip

Lenna stacks beans, guacamole, seasoned Greek yogurt, cheese, and pico into a sturdy tavern centerpiece. Raw tomato, onion, layered textures, and cheese make this a regular-food recipe; begin with a smaller portion if that better fits your plan.

Total time
10 min
Yield
8 servings
Serving
About 3/4 cup
Texture
Creamy layers with small raw pieces

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fat-free refried beans
  • 8 ounces guacamole
  • 2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 cup pico de gallo, drained

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk the taco seasoning into the Greek yogurt until evenly combined.

  2. 2

    Spread the refried beans in an even layer across a shallow serving dish.

  3. 3

    Add the guacamole, followed by the seasoned yogurt, smoothing each into a separate layer.

  4. 4

    Scatter the cheese evenly, then finish with the drained pico de gallo.

  5. 5

    Serve promptly or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Measure the portion set by your care team and chew every small piece thoroughly.

PER SERVING

Nutrition

Protein
12g
Calories
176
Carbs
17g
Fat
7g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
505mg

Nutrition is provided by the source per serving and includes the five dip layers but no dipper. Exact values vary by prepared beans, guacamole, seasoning, cheese, and pico de gallo.

Source: Adapted and independently worded from registered dietitian Lindsey Janeiro’s 5 Layer Dip (https://nutritiontofit.com/5-layer-dip/).

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