Mexican Layered Vegan 7-Layer Dip (2024)

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5 from 8 votes

15 minutes minutes

by Marly

Updated 2/10/23

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This easy vegan 7-Layer Dip recipe offers layers of Mexican-infused flavors, such as beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa, and more. Serve this tasty appetizer with crunchy air fryer tortilla chips or corn chips.

Looking for ideas for vegan SuperBowl food? Be sure to try these Vegan Jalapeño Poppers or these Cauliflower Wings for the best crowd-pleasing snacks!

There are all kinds of fiestas in this world. There’s the Fiesta Bowl. The Ford Fiesta. Fiesta Casinos. Oh, and there’s the Fiesta Familia! Yes, our family fiesta. That happens just about any time we fix this completely delicious, utterly addictive 7 layer vegan dip.

Vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike dive into this dip because each layer is amazing…and there are seven of them.It’s ridiculously good!

I love serving this dip at parties. But every now and then we’ll just make it to have here at home. And when we do? I dine on nothing but 7 Layer Dip for days. It’s heavenly.

What Makes This Recipe Shine?

A black bean dip base creates a flavorful foundation on which the other layers can be built
Veggie crumbles are infused with taco seasoning, creating flavors, texture, and plant-based protein that’s perfect for this vegan appetizer
Adding creamy layers like guacamole and sour cream makes this an irresistible dip you’ll want to make time and time again!

Recipe Ingredients

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe:

Veggie meat crumbles — There are so many to choose from these days, such as Gardein, Beyond Meat, Pure Farmland, and Impossible brand veggie crumbles. These all have different cooking instructions so follow the package directions.
Olive oil — This will not be necessary if using Pure Farmland or Impossible veggie crumbles as they have enough fat in the product itself to cook in the skillet.
Taco seasoning — You’ll add 2–3tablespoons oftaco seasoning to the veggie crumbles to give it a taco flavor
Black beans — You can use a 15-ounce can of black beans or 2 cups of cooked black beans
Salsa — Mild, medium, or spicy, this is all up to you
Vegan cheddar cheese — We use either Daiya or Follow Your Heart
Vegan sour cream — I’m obsessed with Forager vegan sour cream, but there’s also Good Karma (I’ve found this at Target and Sprouts), Tofutti, Follow Your Heart, and more
Guacamole — Of course, addingvegan guacamole makes this the best
Black olives— Some people don’t like black olives, but it’s an easy ingredient to take out for picky eaters
Tomatoes— Adding some fresh, chopped tomatoes is a nice garnish
Green onions— Another great garnish is freshly chopped green onions
Tortilla chips — Of course you’ll want tortilla chips for dipping!

Marly’s Tips

You can skip the first 3 ingredients above and substitute this Vegan Taco Meat instead. Or purchase Mexican-seasoned veggie crumbles.

Frequently-Asked Questions

How long does Seven-Layer Dip last in the refrigerator?

Cover your seven-layer dip with plastic wrap or keep it in a sealed container. When properly stored, it should last up to 4 days in the fridge. However, if you’re keeping it in the fridge that long, it’s recommended to serve the guacamole on the side, as it can brown over time.

Do you warm up Seven-Layer Dip?

You can serve seven Layer Dip baked. That’s referred to as Hot Seven Layer Dip. To do this, layer the refried beans on the bottom, topped with the seasoned veggie crumbles and cheese. Bake this in an oven at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, until the beans are hot and the cheese has melted. Then remove it from the oven and add the remaining layers.

Can you make Seven-Layer Dip the night before?

You can easily make this layered dip the night before a big event, as the flavor gets better as it sits overnight. However, this vegan bean dip recipe is best when served within 24 hours of being made.

Can you make Seven-Layer Dip without guacamole?

You can make 7 Layer Dip without guacamole. Substitute another creamy layer in its place, such as warmed cream cheese combined with salsa.

Once you make this 7 layer dip vegan, it becomes the perfect vegan chip dip for watching football.

Storage Tips

To store this dip, cover it with plastic wrap. You’ll want a tight seal to keep the guacamole from browning. Keep this dip refrigerated and it should keep up to 3 or 4 days in the fridge, although it’s best eaten within a day of making it.

If you love this vegan 7 layer bean dip, here are even more dips and appetizers to try:

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Sweet Corn Salsa

22 mins total

Vegan Enchilada Sauce

10 mins total

Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

25 mins total

That’s it for this vegan 7 layer dip. Enjoy!

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Vegan Seven Layer Dip

This Vegan 7-Layer Dip is going to find its way to your heart because it’s so easy to throw together and no one will guess it’s vegan!

5 from 8 votes

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Marly McMillen

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups veggie meat crumbles
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning
▢ 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
▢ 1½ cup salsa , divided
▢ 2 cups vegan cheddar shreds
▢ 8 oz vegan sour cream
▢ 1 cup vegan guacamole
▢ 2.25 oz can black olives chopped
▢ ½ cup tomatoes chopped
▢ ½ cup green onions chopped
▢ Tortilla chips for dipping

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown soy crumbles in olive oil. Add the taco seasoning. Set aside to cool.
Place the beans in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup of the salsa. Blend for about 15 – 20 seconds, until the beans are a spreadable consistency.
Layer the following in a serving dish:
Spread the beans into the bottom of a serving tray that is about 1 1/2 inches deep.
Sprinkle 2 cups of vegan shreds on top of the beans.
Sprinkle taco-flavored soy crumbles on top of the cheese.
Stir the vegan sour cream (and consider adding a little plant-based milk if it's super thick). Then carefully spread sour cream across the top of veggie crumbles.
Spread guacamole on top of the sour cream.
Pour salsa over the guacamole and spread it across evenly.
Add garnishes like, any remaining shredded cheese, black olives, chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, etc.
The dish is ready to be served right away. But you can make it ahead and cover it with plastic wrap also good after being stored in the fridge.

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Notes

Tortilla chips not calculated in nutrition information.

You can skip the first few steps by buying veggie crumbles that are flavored with southwest or taco seasoning (such as Beyond Beef Spicy Veggie Crumbles).

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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This post was originally published in 2010 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2020.