Easy Vegan 7 Layer Bean Dip
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This vegan 7 layer bean dip requires zero cooking! With beans, cheese, guacamole, salsa, and your favorite chip dip veggies, it’s the perfect party appetizer.
Need a quick snack or last-minute party dip? Forget the hassle of using the oven.
This no-bake vegan 7 layer dip has all your favorite dips joining forces for a flavor combo that’ll have everyone digging in!
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Why settle for 7 layers when you can have 8? Try this bean dip with our crave-worthy vegan cheese!
And after all that snacking, I’m sure you’ll love something refreshing like this pineapple and cucumber juice.
Why You’ll Love This 7 Layer Bean Dip Vegan Recipe
- This 7 layer bean dip has all the flavors you love in a burrito and taco! It’s so flavorful it’s hard to believe it doesn’t take that much effort to make.
- With its simple ingredients and lots of servings, this vegan 7 layer dip is the perfect appetizer for your last-minute parties.
- This vegan layered bean dip is adaptable. You can make it more (or less) spicy or add more wholesome veggies!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Refried black beans – Refried pinto beans will also be delicious for this 7 layer vegan dip.
Ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper – The amount and kind of seasonings are completely up to you! You can even use taco seasoning.
Water – To adjust the consistency of the refried bean layer.
Vegan cheese sauce – You can use store-bought cheese sauce or make it from scratch. Scroll down in the Tips section for a link to our easy recipe.
Avocados – This dairy free 7 layer dip gets its amazing creaminess from the layer of guacamole, but you can substitute it with a vegan sour cream layer as well.
Lime – Fresh lime juice brightens the guacamole layer. It also keeps the guacamole mixture from browning too quickly.
Garlic – Gives the creamy guacamole a nice zing, but feel free to omit it if you prefer a more authentic taste.
Chunky salsa – Use your favorite salsa with a heat level you love!
Sweet corn – Adds texture for a more satisfying seven-layer dip.
Roma tomatoes – Grape tomatoes also work.
Black olives – Adds saltiness and texture.
Jalapeno – You can add other peppers to your vegan layered bean dip!
Lettuce – Fresh veggies like lettuce add bulk for a more filling dip.
Green onions and cilantro – Delicious garnishes for the bean dip.
Tortilla chips – Scroll down for more serving suggestions, but let’s be honest, you can’t forget the chips for this no-bake vegan 7 layer sensation!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Jumpstart the Prep Work
Speed up the process of making the dip by slicing the tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapenos the night before. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge until assembly.
Consider Homemade Ingredients
Instead of store-bought cheese sauce, try our easy vegan cheese sauce recipe! You can also use homemade salsa tatemada to switch up the flavor of your vegan 7 layer dip.
More Topping Ideas
You don’t have to stop with seven layers! Add a layer of sofritas, or top the dip with bell peppers and vegan Mexican-style cheese shreds!
Vegan 7 Layer Dip Recipe FAQs
Can you freeze this 7 layer bean dip?
No. The dip’s consistency will be less appetizing after thawing. If you need to store your 7-layer bean dip, put it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
How do you keep the guacamole from turning brown?
If you want to make your guac in advance, drizzle a layer of lime juice over its surface before pressing plastic wrap over it to cover it for storage.
What to serve with 7 layer vegan dip?
Besides chips, this dip will pair well with vegan seed crackers. It might also be what you need to enjoy more wholesome snacks like cucumber slices, celery sticks, and carrot sticks!
Why is my vegan 7 layer bean dip watery?
If your salsa is quite watery, drain it first. Some tomatoes also have a high water content that can make the dip soggy.
Do I need to spray the baking dish with nonstick spray?
No. This tasty appetizer dip is no-bake, so you don’t need to worry about the layers sticking to your glass dish.
More Delicious Vegan Snacks
- Vegan Nachos
- Vegan Totchos
- Crispy Black Bean Sweet Potato Baked Burritos
- Homemade Vegan Taquitos
- Vegan Tacos
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7 Layer Bean Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups refried black beans
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups vegan cheese sauce
- 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups chunky salsa
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 2 to 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Mash the refried black beans in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cumin, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 cup water. Mix. Add more water if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Pour the bean mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Spread evenly.
- Pour the vegan cheese sauce evenly on top.
- In another bowl, mash the avocado, lime juice, salt, pepper, and garlic together until smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
- Top the cheese sauce layer with the guacamole.
- Add the salsa.
- Combine the sweet corn, tomatoes, olives, and jalapenos in another bowl. Add the mixture over the salsa layer.
- Spread the lettuce on top of the corn layer.
- Sprinkle green onions and cilantro on top.
- Serve your 7 layer bean dip with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
- Speed up the process of making the dip by slicing the tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and jalapenos the night before. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge until assembly.
- Instead of store-bought cheese sauce, try our easy vegan cheese sauce recipe! You can also use homemade salsa tatemada to switch up the flavor of your
- You don’t have to stop with seven layers! Add a layer of sofritas, or top the dip with bell peppers and vegan Mexican-style cheese shreds!
