Mexican 7 Layer Dip - Chef In You

Ingredients

• 1 cup/8 oz/ 230grams of small red beans
• 1-2 dried bay leaves (optional)
• 1/2 tbsp Epazote (optional)
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 2 shallots, finely minced
• 1 Jalapeno, chopped finely (seeded for mild heat)
• 2-3 tbsp vegetable/corn oil
• 2 tsp cider vinegar
• salt, black pepper, pepper flakes to taste
• 3 cups of Guacamole (or use store bought)
• 3 cups sour cream
• 2-3 cups of lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup part skim Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
• 1 cup part skim Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced fresh plum tomatoes (or use firm regular tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives
• abt 4 spring onions (scallions), diced
• Few cilantro sprigs for garnish, chopped finely