Need a Yummy/Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe?

Cheesy, Guacamole Bean Dip! This recipe is from Alicia Silverstone's book, the kind diet.

It makes a great appetizer or side dish.

What you'll need....

1(16-ounce) can re fried beans                                           

1/2 cup diced mild green chilies, drained

3 large avocados                                                                  

1/2 cup sliced black olives, or more if you like

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice                                           

5 tomatoes, chopped

2(8-ounce) containers nondairy sour cream                
2 cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese
1 packet taco seasoning(see note)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread a layer of re fried beans in the bottom of an 8"X8" quart glass baking dish. Pit and peel the avocados, and place in a bowl. Mash the avocados together with the lime juice, and spread on top of the re fried beans. Stir together the sour cream and taco seasoning, and spread over the avocado.

Sprinkle the chilies over the sour cream, and top with a layer of black olives. Add the tomatoes, and sprinkle with the cheese. Heat the dip for 15 to 30 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is a bit melted.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Note: We use Burritos organic taco seasoning, but it does contain a touch of cane sugar. If you're avoiding all white sugar, make your own by combining chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, hot paprika or cayenne, and salt.