Tajin Bean Layered Dip by Chef Claudia Sandoval

Party Time!

Check out this tasty recipe by MasterChef Winner Claudia Sandoval! This layered bean dip includes using Tajin! I have never purchased Tahin but plan to so that I can try out this recipe. Oh my it sounds good! Have you ever used Tahin in recipes. If so with what? 

What a great idea for your next tailgating party, light supper night, taco night, etc.

Tajin Bean Layered Dip by Chef Claudia Sandoval

Ingredients:

For the Refried Beans:

2 cans -15 oz. Black Beans

3 garlic cloves, minced

¼ yellow onion, minced

½ cup lard /vegetable shortening

8-12 oz. Shredded Cheese (Oaxaca, Monterrey Jack, or Mozarella)

For the Tajin Sour Cream:

10 oz. Sour Cream

1 ½ tablespoon Tajín

For the Guacamole:

6 hass avocados, mashed

1 lime, juice only

1 teaspoon Tajín

For the Bell Pepper Pico Salsa:

½ cup Red Bell Pepper Chopped

½ cup Green Bell Pepper Chopped

½ cup Red Onion, Chopped

1 cup Tomato, Chopped

½ cup Cilantro Chopped

1 lime, juice only

Tajin to taste

Garnishes:

1 can – 15 oz. Yellow Corn

½ cup Black Olives, sliced

Equipment:

12” Cast Iron Pan

Makes 10 servings

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 F.

1)    For Refried Beans: In a blender, add black beans, garlic cloves, and yellow onion. Blend until smooth. In a large non-stick sauté pan melt lard/vegetable shortening and add blended bean mixture. Refry beans by bringing them to a simmer and lowering heat to low for about 10 mins. Beans should be homogenous and should separate from the pan freely when completely refried.

2)    Transfer beans to cast iron pan. Sprinkle Cheese over beans and place in oven for 10-15 mins or until cheese melts and is browning. Remove Pan from oven and allow to cool for 15 mins.

3)    For Guacamole, mix all ingredients and spread layer over Beans, leaving beans visible around.

4)    For Tajin Sour Cream, place ingredients into a bowl and mix. Layer atop Guacamole, layers visible.

5)    Layer Yellow Corn over Sour Cream continuing to make circle smaller so that other layers are visible.

6)    For Bell Pepper Salsa, Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Lastly layer the salsa in the middle of the pan. Sprinkling and garnishing with olives and Cotija cheese. Serve with Chips alongside.