7 Layer Dip

Our recipe for 7-Layer Dip is the perfect dish for a tasty lunch or a beautiful dish for entertaining.  This dip pairs great with Baked Tortilla Chips, and it's something the whole family can enjoy.  There are endless possibilities with this recipe: add diced avocado to the top of your dip or even a layer of MRC guacamole!  Whip this recipe up tonight and prepare for a flavor fiesta!

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. lean ground turkey breast
• 8 oz. raw tomatoes, chopped
• 8 oz. romaine or iceberg lettuce
• 8 oz. green peppers, chopped
• 4 oz. low-fat cottage cheese (1%) 6 oz. on Meta-Slim Levels
• 4 oz. jalapenos, seeds removed & chopped
• 4 oz. green onions, chopped
• 2 tsp. MRC taco seasoning (recipe included at the end of page) 
• 2 Tbsp. water, separated
• 10 oz. avocado, diced
• Optional: Add 1.25 cups black beans (can be whole or smashed into "refried beans")

Directions:

1. Cook ground turkey breast in a skillet until done, measure out 12 oz. & return to skillet.
2. Add 1 tsp. MRC taco seasoning and 1 Tbsp. of water; remove from skillet and cool.
3. In food processor, blend cottage cheese with 1 Tbsp. water & 1 tsp. MRC taco seasoning.
4. If using black beans, placed cooked black beans in salad or mash black beans to create a "refried bean" layer.
5. Chop all vegetables and layer in serving dish; divide into 5 equal portions.
6. Add diced avocado just before serving.
7. Serve cold.

Recommended layering order (starting with bottom layer):

• Cottage Cheese
• Black Beans (optional)
• Green Onions
• Green Peppers
• Lean Ground Turkey Breast
• Jalapenos
• Lettuce
• Raw Tomatoes
• Avocado (add just before serving)

Makes 5 servings | One serving replaces: 4 oz. protein, 8 oz. vegetables, 1 healthy fat | If using black beans, replace 1 carbohydrate

MRC Taco Seasoning

Using an empty salt shaker, put equal amounts (or to your taste)

• Paprika powder
• Chili powder
• Ground cumin
• Garlic powder
• Sea salt
• Mrs. Dash chili lime seasoning