Aztec Platter Recipe

• 1 can (16 ounce) refried beans
• 1 env taco seasoning mix
• 3 x Ripe avocados, mashed
• 1/3 c. Lowfat sour cream
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
• 2 x Cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 can (4 ounce) minced green chiles, liquid removed
• 4 x Green onions with tops, minced
• 1/2 lb Grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 lb Grated Monterey jack cheese
• 12 x Pitted ripe olives, sliced
• 1 lrg Tomato, diced Fresh parsley or possibly cilantro leaves, for garnish A bag of tortilla chips, for accompaniment

1. Use a 10-12-inch diameter glass shallow round plate (glass makes a pretty presentation, like it does with trifle).
2. For layer 1, mix the refried beans and taco seasoning; spread onto plate, not quite to the edge.
3. Layer 2: mash avocadoes with lowfat sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic; spread on top of bean layer.
4. Layer 3: Sprinkle green chile and green onions on avocado layer.
5. Layer 4: Combine cheeses and sprinkle over chile layer.
6. Layer 5: Lay sliced olives and tomato cubes in a wedge-shaped design.
7. Decorate with parsley and cilantro.
8. Serve with chips and spreading knives...and a pitcher of margaritas :-)

beans, avocados, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, green chiles, green onions, cheddar cheese, cheese, olives, tomato

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/aztec-platter-72674 (may not work)