Served as appetizer. Vegetarian dish.

1 (16 ounce) can refried Beans

1 (1 1/4 ounce) package Taco Seasoning mix

3 Avocados, mashed

3 Tablespoons Sour Cream

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt

1 (4 ounce) can Green Chilies, drained and chopped

4 Green Onions, greens only chopped

1/2 lb Cheddar Cheese, shredded

1/2 lb Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

12 ripe Olives, pitted and sliced

1 Tomato, seeded and cubed

Chili Powder, to taste

Parsley, garnish

1 (7 ounce) bag Tortilla Chips

Use a glass pie plate or a glass serving dish and this will be made in layers. Layer 1: mix together refried beans and taco seasoning. Spread on pie dish, but not all the way to the edges. Layer 2: Mash the avocados with sour cream, lemon juice and garlic salt. Spread on top of bean mixture. Layer 3: Sprinkle green chiles and green onions over all. Layer 4: Combine cheeses and sprinkle over covering the previous layers completely. Layer 5: Decorate with sliced olives and tomatoe cubes. Sprinkle chili powder over all and garnish with parsley. Serve with tortilla chips.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 10-12

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