Saturday, July 19, 2014

Vegetarian 7 Layer Dip

Re-fried Beans (6 cans)
Sour Cream (2 1/2 large Containers)
Guacamole (2 regular containers)
Salsa (1 Jug)
Shredded Cheese (3 Packages)
Tomatoes (3 Containers cherry or grape tomatoes)
Olives/Green Onions (I can Olives), (1 bunch of green onions)
Cilantro for garnish
Tortilla chips (3 Large bags)

This 7 layer dip is delicious and easy to make! Although this pan of 7 layer dip was made for a graduation party in a large tin pan, you can make it in smaller amounts. I will provide the ingredients for this 7 layer dip to feed a large party and you can alter the amount to fit your needs.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are at their peek in July and their nutritional content is just as rich as their flavor! Tomatoes in season are vibrant and sweet! Tomatoes are known as a Super Food because of their high nutrient content, including a naturally occurring chemical called Lycopene. Tomatoes are high in Vitamin C and E. For more nutritional information on tomatoes click here.

Lycopene

Lycopene is a caratenoid found in plant foods and is what gives them their red color. Lycopene can also be found in watermelon, apricots, pink guavas, and pink grapefruits. Research suggests that lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can prevent cancer and heart disease. Lycopene has also been used to treat condtions such as cataracts, and improve eyesight. In addition it has been used to treat HPV, human papilloma virus and asthma.



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