Friday, July 19, 2013

Too Hot to Cook? Stove Free 7 + Layer Dip

We haven't put the ACs in the windows yet.  The evenings still get pretty cool at night and we open all the windows to cool the house down, then shut them first thing in the morning to trap the cool night air.  Some high powered fans help us out too.  Dinner is a challenge when the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven or even the stovetop.
Here's my Beat the Heat recipe for a vegan, gluten free Seven Layer Dip:

Starting from the bottom:
1. 2 Cans of black beans rinsed and mashed with 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp onion powder.
2. Vegan Taco Meat (see recipe on Vegan Taco Night link below)
3. 2 Avocados mashed with a crushed garlic clove, 2 Tbsp finely diced onion, and the juice of one lime.
4. Slightly thawed frozen organic corn (about a cup)
5. 2 Chopped organic tomatoes tossed with 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
6. Almond Cheese (see recipe on Vegan Taco Night link as well)
7.  Sliced Black Olives
Optional Additional Toppings:
thinly sliced Green Onion and/or finely chopped fresh Jalapenos.

Serve with organic corn chips, or wrap in your favorite tortillas.  We brought this to a potluck and it was DEVOURED, even the meat lovers couldn't believe it was vegan and so delicious!

Vegan Taco Meat and Cheese recipe can be found here:
http://freedomfoodcookbook.blogspot.com/2013/07/vegan-taco-night.html

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