Amazing Ate-Layer Dip (DASH Diet)

By darusts

We're serious suckers for layers of cheesy, bean-packed, meaty stuff we can dip crisp veggies and baked chips into (yay!). This dip happens to be so delicious, that we've been wrapping it up in high-fiber tortillas and even eating it straight. And why stop at seven measly layers? HG has upped the ante, adding an eighth guilt-free layer to this fun fiesta food. Pay extra close attention to our most valuable layer (sorry, we had to!), spiced mashed butternut squash; it makes the perfect swap for refried beans.

Ingredients

• 4 cups lettuce, shredded
• 4 ounces fat-free sour cream
• 1 cup canned black beans; heated
• 10 ounces (about 2 and a 1/2 cups) butternut squash cubes
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes; chopped
• 1 cup diced onion
• 4 ounces roasted red peppers (not packed in oil); chopped
• 1 pouch (4 ounces) BOCA Ground Burger (or another ground meat substitute, like the Morningstar Farms version**)
• 1 ounce Galaxy Veggie Shreds, Cheddar (or another low-calorie cheddar cheese**)
• 3 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
• Optional: lime juice, salt, and pepper

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from hungry-girl.com

Preparation

Step 1

Begin by combining half of the tomatoes with all of the onion. If desired, season to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice; set aside.

Next, nuke squash in a covered microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons water for 6 - 7 minutes (until squash is tender enough to mash). Using a fork or potato masher, mash squash to a pulp. Mix in 1 and a 1/2 tsp. of the taco seasoning and set aside.

In a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray, combine Boca Ground Burger, tomatoes and the remaining 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning and cook until crumbles are defrosted and mixture is thoroughly heated.

In a large dish, layer ingredients in this order: lettuce, butternut squash mixture, tomato/onion mix, sour cream, black beans, "meat" mixture, cheese shreds, red peppers. Delicious served hot or cold!