Puerto Rican Cielito Lindo, a layered party duo
February 12, 2025
A healthier version of a party classic, this layered dip is rich in protein and loaded with veggies.
Recipe: Cielito Lindo Layered Dip
Ingredients
- ½ lb. ground turkey
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Small yellow onion diced
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 tsp. ground garlic
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup pico de gallo, fresh
- 1 cup guacamole, fresh
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. Sofrito
- Shredded Cheese
Instructions
Sauté onions and avocado oil in skillet on medium high heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground turkey to the onion and garlic, add sofrito and cook until done, breaking up meat as it cooks. Heat refried beans in a small sauce pan until warm, or in the microwave for 1 minute and stir to distribute heat. Next, it’s time to start layering! Spread refried bean layer at the bottom of your serving dish, spread a layer of Greek yogurt, then add the ground turkey mixture, the shredded cheese, the pico de gallo, and lastly, the guacamole. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.