Tex-Mex Layered Avocado Dip with Taco Seasoning
A creamy and vibrant Tex-Mex dip featuring layers of avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, and zesty taco seasoning, perfect for chips or veggies. This Mexican-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, blends medium ripe avocados, lemon juice, salt into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 35 g (about 3 tbsp) taco seasoning mix
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 3 medium ripe avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a medium bowl. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but slightly chunky.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Gently fold in 35 g (about 3 tbsp) taco seasoning mix until evenly blended.
- Step 3: In a serving dish, spread the mashed avocado evenly as the bottom layer. Carefully spoon the sour cream and taco seasoning mixture over the avocado layer and spread to cover.
- Step 4: Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks.
