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Tofu was one of the foods I introduced very early on to my kids; in fact, along with avocados, large butter beans and bananas, cubes of tofu were a first ‘finger’ food that my toddlers graduated to after purees. The soft spongy texture was appealing to my kids and so was the mild flavor. And as a dietitian, I liked the fact that it was a source of protein before they had teeth enough to chew chicken or steak or tuna. So for this new Recipe ReDux Challenge sponsored by The Soyfoods Council, it wasn’t my kids I had to please, it was my husband. Enter Seven Layer Taco Dip Plus Tofu.
You may have discovered this classic dip at a tailgating party this time of year, it’s the classic refried beans, guacamole, salsa, sour cream layer dip that is usually known as Seven Layer Dip – regardless as to whether it actually contains seven layers! (Please oh please, don’t ever leave out the guacamole or refried beans layers!) My version adds an eighth layer of diced silky tofu right next to the sour cream layer so it all kind of blends together into creamy goodness. Plus, if you’re like me and actually served this dip as a super-easy meat-free dinner along with tortilla chips, a huge salad and dessert, the tofu and beans complement each other as protein sources.
How do you like to eat tofu?
Print7 Layer Taco Dip Plus Tofu
- Yield: 4-5 meals sized portions, 6-7 appetizer portions 1x
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free vegetarian refried beans
- 1 (8 ounce) container lite sour cream
- 1 (12 ounce) container silken tofu, diced
- 1 (16 ounce) container fresh salsa – or make your own
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 avocado mashed with 2-3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 clove mince garlic, salt to taste
- 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a clear glass (pie-plate-sized) serving platter, spread refried beans.
- Spread sour cream over the refried beans and top with tofu.
- Spoon on salsa and extra tomato. Drop spoon-fulls of mashed avocado on tomatoes and carefully spread out. Sprinkle on black olives. Top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with more black olives.
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Wednesday 25th of December 2013
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Jennifer
Saturday 29th of June 2013
I saw this on a 4th of July roundup and just had to pin it. I hope you’ll share your best post of the week on my Friday Flash Blog Linky Party going on ALL weekend at The Jenny Evolution.
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Serena
Tuesday 2nd of July 2013
Thanks Jennifer. What a great idea!
Robin from Robinsbite
Monday 22nd of October 2012
smart, smart, smart!!!!
healthyinthekitchen
Wednesday 17th of October 2012
I am definitely making this dip for next Sunday's football watching!
Serena
Wednesday 17th of October 2012
Thanks! It's so easy and yummy. Enjoy the game!
Lauren
Wednesday 17th of October 2012
Yum! A great addition to Meatless Monday!
Serena
Wednesday 17th of October 2012
Thanks Lauren...yes, it's amazing how substantial this dip is...and so fun to eat dip for dinner, if you ask me!