Recipe: Fiesta Appetizer (layered dip using refried beans)

FIESTA APPETIZER

1 (18 ounce) can refried beans
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
3 ripe avocados
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sour cream
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
tortilla chips (to serve)

Combine beans and taco seasoning. Spread mixture on a round 12-inch 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.

Servings: 8-10
From: Clarice Schweitzer, Sun City, Arizona
Adapted from source: Taste of Home