Ingredients

2tbspolive oil

1shallot,finely chopped

2garlic cloves,finely chopped

2cupsblack beans,cooked

1tspground cumin

1pinchcayenne pepper

fine sea salt,to taste

black pepper,freshly ground, to taste

1¼cupssour cream

½lime,juiced

fine sea salt,to taste

4avocados,chopped

½lime,zested

½lime,juiced

fine sea salt,to taste

1½cupscheddar cheese,shredded

2cupscherry tomato,chopped

¾cupblack olive,sliced

¾cupscallion,sliced

1cupwhole cilantro leaf

tortilla chip

hot sauce

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Add the shallot and garlic, then sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.

Add the black beans, then mash until smooth. Season with ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Spread the bean mixture in an even layer over the bottom of a 9-inch clear glass dish.

In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime juice, then season with salt. Spread the sour cream mixture over the bean layer.

In another medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice and zest, and season with salt. Spread the avocado mixture over the sour cream layer.

Sprinkle with the cheese, tomatoes, olives, scallions, and cilantro.

Serve with tortilla chips and hot sauce. Enjoy!