Last Updated on September 17, 2024

This Vegan Layered Taco Dip is not only vegan and gluten free, but also so easy to throw together as a party dip!

Easy to put together ahead of time, store in the refrigerator, and now you have a quick appetizer ready to serve.

The best part is that this dip is customizable to any taste.

Add different spices, peppers, or even a vegan sour cream or cheese sauce.

I used An Easy Avocado Salsa for one layer in this dip.

Another great alternative is my My Easy Homemade Guacamole recipe.

I topped the layers with A Creamy Vegan Cashew Cheese, but a vegan shredded cheese will work also.

Serve this Vegan Layered Taco Dip with tortilla chips, crackers, on a bed of lettuce as a taco salad, or even on your burrito or taco.

This dip is ideal for sharing at a party, it is quick and easy to whip up, it’s a real any-time-of-year dip.

WARNING: This dip is very addicting!

Ingredients needed for this dip

Beans – Pinto or black beans are the best beans for this recipe. Homemade refried beans would be the best option. I used one can of pinto beans and made my own refried beans with my own spices. But there are also many canned refried beans available today, pick your favorite.
Seasoning – This can be prepackaged taco seasoning, or a homemade taco seasoning.
Avocado – Fresh avocados, guacamole, or a avocado salsa would work in this dip.
Cheese Alternatives – A creamy vegan cheese or vegan shredded cheese, your choice.
Toppings– Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cilantro, onions, salsa, and peppers.

Substitutions and/or Additions

Avocado – For this recipe I made my Avocado Salsa. I loved it because it eliminated the need for extra salsa, olives, and peppers. But it also added extras such as corn and more seasoning.

A good guacamole will work just as well if not better! Depending on how much time you have to make up this dip, I personally prefer a homemade guacamole instead of a store bought guacamole. But if you want to whip up this dip fast there are plenty of wonderful premade guacamole at any grocery store.

Or why not try freshly cut avocado! Avocado really does not need any extra help to make it taste fabulous! The buttery taste and smooth texture will compliment this dip just as well.

Cheese – In this recipe I used my creamy vegan cashew cheese. Because I didn’t have a layer that would hold the dip together or give a creamy texture, I thought this would be the perfect layer to add. If you don’t want to use a creamy cheese, substitute it with a vegan sour cream layer and add vegan shredded cheese sprinkled on top.

Tip:

If making this dip with the the Creamy Vegan Cashew Cheese or making your own homemade refried beans, make sure to let these both cool before assembling this dip.

Topping Ideas

So many different toppings can be added to this dip. There really is no limit.

Fresh lettuce – Green leafy lettuce or any blend of lettuce.
Fresh Tomatoes – Grape sized, cherry tomatoes, Roma, sliced tomatoes.
Olives – Black or green olives.
Onions – Any onion can be added or can be eliminated. Try sauteing or leave the onion raw, your choice.
Beans – Whole beans can be added to the top before serving.
Peppers – Any color of a bell pepper, jalapenos, or any hot pepper can be added to the top of this dip.
Salsa – Homemade or any store bought salsa will work, optional.
Cheese – Vegan shredded Cheese Sprinkled on top, optional.
Cilantro – Fresh cilantro can be added to the top, but remember not every one is a fan of this herb, optional.

How to make this Vegan Layered Taco Dip

In a small mixing bowl, blend together the refried beans and taco seasoning until well blended.

Spread the refried beans on the bottom of a glass baking dish. The size of the dish is your choice, but make sure to use a deep baking dish, I used a 13×9 glass baking dish.

If you’re going with vegan sour cream, you’re going to want to spread it on top of the beans.

The next layer is the avocado layer. Your choice for this layer, a avocado salsa, guacamole, or fresh sliced avocado.

If you didn’t use an avocado salsa, you can spread on a layer of your favorite tomato-based salsa.

If adding the creamy cheese, pour over the top and evenly cover the dish.

Finish by topping the dip with your choice of toppings.

Shredded lettuce, cilantro, onions, peppers, olives, sliced tomatoes, beans, and shredded cheese.

How to serve this dip

Serve this dip with a side of tortilla chips. Or with…

Fresh vegetables

Crackers

Your taco or burrito

Shredded lettuce as a taco salad

Storage

This dip will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a covered container.