Five Layer Mexican Dip

Name: Five Layer Mexican Dip
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo; 4 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 cups corn kernels (10-ounce box frozen corn); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 2 ripe avocados; 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups); 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion; 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeno pepper, optional; 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar

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Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo
4 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 tablespoon water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups corn kernels (10-ounce box frozen corn)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 ripe avocados
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeno pepper, optional
3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar

Directions

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