Okay, not really.

But maybe.

Traditional 7-Layer Dip, the Mexican-inspired fiesta-in-a-bowl, is a wildly popular appetizer – and with good reason. It starts off with spiced refried beans, topped with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, olives, and a smattering of veggies.

Cue record scratch for vegans and even vegetarians. Sour cream and cheese is a no-go for plant-based folk, and even the refried beans can be a problem if they have lard in them.

Soooo I set out to make a 7-Layer Dip that was just as delicious – and almost as easy – as the original.

A lot of Vegan 7-Layer Dip recipes have vegan queso in the list of ingredients, and I’m sure they are absolutely delicious. But I’ve found time that for me, a nice savory cashew cream gives a dish almost everything I was getting from cheese. So I had a hunch that this dip would be absolutely delicious without adding a cheesy situation (and I really think it is).

So here’s the scoop for this Vegan 7-Layer Bean Dip:

• Layer 1: Vegetarian refried beans + taco seasoning, all whipped up into spicy perfection
• Layer 2: Cashew sour cream. Tangy, creamy, the perfect counterpoint to the aforementioned spiciness
• Layer 3: Salsa, baby. Salsa.
• Layer 4: Guacamole – more than what most 7-Layer Dip recipes call for. Because avocado.
• Layer 5: Chopped yellow bell pepper. This basically stands in for the yellow color the cheddar cheese was providing to help keep it pretty, but it also adds a delightfully cool crunch to the whole situation.
• Layer 6: Sliced black olives.
• Layer 7: Halved cherry tomatoes and sliced scallions.

Okay so we’re kind of looking at eight layers if we go ingredient-by-ingredients but I PROMISE your mouth won’t care.

Touchdowwwwnnn!

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Vegan 7-Layer Bean Dip

Who needs cheese when you have creamy guacamole and tangy vegan sour cream? Not us! This decked-out bean dip is the perfect appetizer for vegans or non-vegans alike. (My carnivorous guy LOVES it!)

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can vegetarian refried beans
• 1 1-ounce packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup vegan cashew sour cream*
• 1 cup chunky salsa mild, medium, or spicy – your choice, excess liquid drained
• 2 cups guacamole store-bought or homemade
• 3/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 2.25 oz. can sliced olives, drained
• 3-4 green onions sliced (about 1/3 cup)
• Tortilla chips for serving

Equipment:

• Pie plate or shallow glass serving bowl around 10 inches in diameter is ideal
• Offset spatula for easy spreading

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, mix together the refried beans and taco seasoning. Spread evenly in serving dish.
• Top with sour cream and spread evenly.
• Top with salsa and spread the best you can.
• Add guacamole. Same thing – spread right to the edges.
• Arrange bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and green onions over the top. I like to keep them around the perimeter because I think it looks pretty that way!
• Serve immediately with loads of tortilla chips, or cover and chill for up to 8 hours before serving. (If you’re making ahead of time, be sure to place a layer of plastic directly over the guacamole to prevent browning.)

Notes

* Right out of the blender, your cashew sour cream might not be quite thick enough to spread in an even layer and stay that way. You can see from my pictures that I had trouble keeping nice clean layers. It still tastes delicious, but if you want those perfect layers, I suggest refrigerating your sour cream for at least a couple of hours first.

Adapted from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

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The convenience factor is off the charts. I can only spare five minutes to wolf something down? Go to the freezer. Grab a burrito. No leftovers for my guy to take to work the next day? Grab a burrito. Simply craving a ridiculously delicious lunch? Grab a burrito. This refried bean burrito recipe has you covered!

In fact, “grab a burrito” may just be the answer to all of life’s problems. Not sure which preschool to enroll your toddler in? Grab a burrito. Seeking world peace? Grab a burrito.

Okay, so it may not solve everything. But when you’re eating one, it kinda feels like it.

This refried bean burrito recipe is so, so easy you almost feel guilty. I think that kind of recipe is the very best kind.

Refried Bean Burrito Ingredients

So here’s what you do. Break out a big bowl and stir together some refried beans (I usually use my homemade Crock Pot version), cooked brown rice, your favorite salsa, a can of green chiles, a little corn, and some shredded cheese – vegan or not – if you like.

If you’re making meatless burritos, you’re done with the filling! Wasn’t that easy?! Or you can break some out, if you want, and add a little cooked shredded chicken to a portion.

How to Make Refried Bean Burritos

After you’ve stirred together the filling, just plop a bit onto a big flour tortilla, wrap it up, and lay it in a pan. Repeat a few times, sprinkle a little cheese/vegan cheese on top, and bake.

Now that I’m eating dairy-free, I make a vegan filling for myself. I simply leaving out the cheese and, of course, omit the chicken. Sometimes I’ll add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and a pinch of salt to amp up the flavor, then, if I’m serving them right away, I smother ’em a bit in a creamy vegan sauce and some veggies.

Yasss.

How to Freeze Refried Bean Burritos for Later

Eat ’em now, eat ’em later. To freeze, you can either add them to a freezer bag as-is for shorter term or, for longer, wrap individual burritos in foil and mark them with a Sharpie.

To thaw, you can reheat in the oven, on a grill, over a campfire (we’ve done this!) or, of course, in the microwave (about 2 minutes on high).

And whenever you do eat them, try a little avocado, some salsa, maybe a little sour cream on the side.

Or straight-up! Seriously delicious either way.

And you’ll soon learn, when a bevy of these burritos are in your freezer, you’ll feel like you can conquer the world. If life give you lemons, you’ll know what to do. Eat a burrito.

More Burrito Recipes

• I love these black bean burritos that cook up on the grill.
• These Black Bean & Sweet Potato Burritos from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe look so great!
• Breakfast Burritos for a crowd! Love these from Kalyn’s Kitchen.

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Refried Bean Burrito Recipe

Easy, breezy, freezy. Roll up a few burritos, bake 'em up, and eat them now or freeze individually for super-easy lunches and dinners down the road. This flexible recipe can be made vegetarian, carnivorous, or vegan to satisfy every eater.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 234kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 15 ounces refried beans one can; or two cups homemade refried beans [our favorite recipe]
• 2 cups cooked brown rice*
• 1 cup salsa just use your favorite kind; any kind should do fine
• 1 5-ounce can diced green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 12 flour tortillas** 10-inch size

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large bowl, stir together the refried beans, brown rice, salsa, chilies, corn, and 1 cup cheese. If adding chicken to half, move 3 cups of the mix to a separate medium bowl, add the chicken, and stir. If making a vegan filling (without cheese), add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
• If the tortillas don’t seem pliable (likely to rip when you bend/roll them), place tortillas on a large plate and cover with a damp dishtowel. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to steam the tortillas.
• One at a time, lay the tortillas flat and place 1/3 cup filling just below the center. Fold in the sides of the tortilla so that they nearly touch, then bring up the bottom of the tortilla, pulling the contents tight, rolling the burrito from the bottom upl, and keeping the sides tucked as you go.
• Lay the burritos side by side in a 9-inch x 13-inch pan (or, if you’re making a meaty version and a vegetarian version, keep them segregated by using two 8-inch by 8-inch pans).
• Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese over the top (omit for vegan version) and bake for about 20 minutes, until heated through, cheese is melted, and they’re starting to turn golden brown. Serve.

Notes

* Feel free to substitute white rice if you prefer. 

** If you’re a vegetarian, make sure you use vegetarian (lard-free) refried beans and lard-free tortillas.

Topping ideas:

Top with salsa, pico de gallo, avocado crema, sour cream or vegan sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, diced avocados, fresh cilantro, or sliced scallions

Make-ahead:

Let cool and wrap individual burritos tightly in foil to freeze. To reheat, remove foil and wrap loosely in a paper towel. Microwave on high for about two minutes, flip, and cook for another minute or so until heated through. These can also be reheated on the grill or even over a campfire (keep them in the foil)! I’ve also plopped these directly in freezer bags for shorter-term freezing. Another make-ahead option? Make the filling ahead of time then assemble the burritos later on. The filling lasts in the refrigerator for about 3 days, or freeze in a freezer bag for several months.

Vegan/dairy-free option:

Leave out the cheese or sub vegan cheese. I also like to add an extra pinch of salt and pepper plus 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin to amp up the flavor for the vegan version. 

Meat option:

Add cooked shredded chicken to the mix for the meat-eaters. 

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg

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