contributed by Tami Gilliam, sailing vessel Heart of Gold
This is one one my old standbys. I almost always have the ingredients onboard & it's always a hit.
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (You can also use refried beans or pinto beans.)
2 ripe avocados
1 tp. lemon juice
1 cup lettuce, shredded (you can also use cabbage)
4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded, about 1 cup
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbs. chopped black olives
Cilantro to taste
Tortilla chips
Combine sour cream, cumin, chili powder and salt; set aside. With fork mash 1/2 cup black beans then combine with remaining black beans add 2 tbs. sour cream mixture. Mash avocados with lemon juice. On large platter layer items in the following order: beans, avocado, sour cream mixture, cheese, onions, tomatoes, black olives. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Recipe from SaltySailors.com.