Vegan Seven Layer Dip

This game-day classic is everything you love about a taco, from the refried beans and guac to cashew cream and pico de gallo, served dip-style. This healthy recipe for seven-layer dip is a guaranteed party hit! Refried beans, guac, spiced quinoa, cashew cream & fresh veggies load it with flavor.

The only visual difference between this and a conventional seven layer dip is the lack of orange cheese, but all of the classic flavors really come through, especially with the refried beans and tangy guacamole. Instead of sour cream I used cashew cream, and I added chili spiced quinoa to make it heartier. This should serve 4 to 6 as a normal appetizer, but  of course me and my date have sat down and devoured (most of it) for dinner.

How to make Vegan Seven Layer Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) can refried beans, or 1¾ cups homemade
• 1 recipe Kale Guacamole or classic guacamole, pulsed in a food processor
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• ½ bunch scallions, diced
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced or diced, optional
• Tortilla Chips

Cashew Cream

• 1 cup raw cashews
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Spiced Quinoa

• 1½ cups cooked red quinoa
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon maple syrup

Directions

1. Make the Cashew Cream: In a blender, combine the cashews, water, olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt and blend until creamy. Chill until ready to use.
2. Make the Spiced Quinoa: In a medium bowl, mix together the quinoa, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and maple syrup. Chill until ready to use.
3. In a serving tray that’s 8×12 (or similar), layer the refried beans, kale guacamole, cashew cream, and spiced quinoa. Top with the tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, more cashew cream and the jalapeños, if using. Serve with chips.

Option: We added Daiya Dairy Free Cheddar Style Shreds to the top of our dip.