Individual Seven-Layer Dip in Jars with Baked Tortilla Chips

These little jars are like nachos for the road—with plenty of protein from zesty black beans and taco-spiced Greek yogurt, heart-healthy fats from avocado and a little crunch from toasted corn. Homemade baked tortilla strips are a perfect dip delivery system; their length helps you dig out every last bite from the portable jars.

Individual Seven Layer Dip in Jars with Baked Tortilla Chips
Credit: Jerrelle Guy
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 12 6-inch white corn tortillas

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning or chile-lime seasoning, such as Tajin, divided

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed

  • 1 ¼ cups fresh salsa, divided

  • 1 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 large avocado, diced

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

  • 1 small yellow tomato, cored and chopped

  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup toasted corn nuggets or "nuts"

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with foil or parchment paper. Brush tortillas with oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon taco (or chile-lime) seasoning. Stack the tortillas and cut them into 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Arrange in an even layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 minutes, flip the strips and continue to bake until crisp and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes more. Set aside to cool.

  2. Meanwhile, combine beans and 1/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth. Spoon into the bottom of 8 half-pint (1-cup) canning jars or small airtight containers.

  3. Spoon the remaining 1 cup salsa in a layer over the beans. Combine yogurt and the remaining 1 teaspoon taco (or chile-lime) seasoning in a small bowl. Spoon over the salsa in the jars. Mash avocado with lime juice in the same bowl and spoon into the jars over the yogurt mixture. Divide cheese among the jars.

  4. Top off each jar with tomato, scallions and toasted corn nuggets (or "nuts"). Screw or lock lids on the containers. Serve with the tortilla strips.

To make ahead

Refrigerate dip for up to 2 days. Store chips airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321 Calories
15g Fat
36g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 jar & 6 tortilla chips
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 26%
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 437IU 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Vitamin E 2mg 11%
Folate 40mcg 10%
Vitamin K 26mcg 22%
Sodium 485mg 21%
Calcium 211mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 73mg 17%
Potassium 571mg 12%
Zinc 2mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 13%
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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