Easy Vegan Veggie-Loaded 7-Layer Dip Appetizer Cups

This easy vegan seven-layer dip is a party favorite. Throw it together in just 20 minutes. It’s perfect for meal prepping, appetizer parties, or a Mexican-inspired meal. Made with plant-based healthy ingredients, and packed with vegetables, it is sure to be a healthy and delicious appetizer that you and your guests will love.

Why You Will Love This Dip

It’s dairy-free: Yes, I promise you can make a tasty vegan seven layer dip without the traditional cheddar cheese and sour cream. It is just as delicious if not more, trust me. It’s the perfect appetizer for a vegan, vegetarian, meat lover, or anyone in between.

It’s easy to make: You can find all of the simple ingredients at your local grocery store. Whip up these appetizer cups in less than 30 minutes. Make these vegan veggie-loaded 7-layer dip appetizer cups for your next party and watch this recipe turn into your new favorite party dip!

It’s customizable: One of the best parts of this appetizer recipe is that each cup is made individually which means you can add or take away ingredients to your liking. Not into spice? Swap the hot sauce for salsa, for example. Prefer green onions over red, go for it.

It’s perfect for meal prep: There’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious dip made with your favorite taco toppings that is actually nutritious. The great thing about this easy dip is that you can make each individual cup in a ramakin or mason jar and store it in the fridge for a busy weeknight meal or a grab-a-go lunch.

It’s delicious: All of the best Mexican flavors come together perfectly with this simple recipe. Skip the dairy and enjoy one of the best dairy-free dips you and your party guests will love. These appetizer cups are packed with fresh veggies, and beans, and topped with hot sauce. 

How to Eat These 7-layer Dip Cups

As a dip: Grab a bag of your favorite corn chips, celery sticks, or tortilla chips, or make a batch of homemade tortilla chips and get dipping!

With a spoon: It’s always a good idea to have quick meals on hand that have little to no prep work involved, at least I love having options in my fridge. Grab a spoon and dig in. No need to add chips or a tortilla, you can enjoy this easy appetizer by itself, it’s that good.

In a tortilla: One of my favorite ways to make this a complete and hearty meal is to scoop the layers into a fresh tortilla, roll it up, and eat it like a taco! It really becomes a tasty appetizer or meal with tortillas in the mix.

What’s in Vegan 7-Layer Dip?

Refried beans-I like to use a can of vegan refried beans or find a brand with minimal ingredients. I would not recommend black beans. 

Bell peppers-Use mini bell peppers or one large red bell pepper for this recipe.

Carrots-Use a cheese grater to shred the carrots. You’ll mix in the lime juice into the carrots to give them a Mexican flare. 

Green chiles-Grab a small can of diced green chiles for this recipe as well.

Red onion-I prefer the flavor of red onion however you can also use green onion as well.

Nutritional yeast-This has a great cheesy flavor and is packed with nutrition. What a great cheese alternative. If you are into cheese, you can add that to the cups as well.

Lime juice-You will use the juice of half a lime to mix into the carrots. It really brings out a nice citrusy flavor that works well in this recipe.

Mexican spices-This includes chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and salt.

How to Make Veggie-Loaded 7-Layer Dip

Step one: Mix a can of refried beans, a can of green chiles, and seasonings together until combined.

Step two: Grab 5 small ramekins and layer each cup with about 3/4 cup of the refried beans mixture. 

Step three: Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of nutritional yeast into one even layer as the next layer. You could add shredded cheese instead if you are into that.

Step four: Add an even layer of each of the following ingredients: shredded carrots with lime juice, diced bell pepper, and diced onion.

Step five: Finish it off with a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for later.

Storage Instructions

Simply add the lid to a mason jar or plastic wrap to each of the cups and place them in the fridge for up to 4 days. What a perfect grab-and-go snack,

Tips + Modifications

Feel free to add any additional toppings such as vegan sour cream, black olives, salsa, cashew cream sauce, homemade guacamole, Mexican cheese, or fresh cilantro.

You could always turn this into one large dip by using a medium-sized bowl or deep dish.

More Healthy Mexican Recipes to Try

This healthy and vegan version of the viral TikTok crispy fried tacos is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights or lazy weekend dinners. Make these easy, healthy, and delicious crispy black bean tacos for dinner tonight.

This easy pineapple mango salsa recipe is full of fresh flavors and is made with simple and wholesome ingredients.  Throw this tropical salsa together in a few minutes and watch your food transform.  Salsa has never tasted so good!

Enjoy!

XOXO

Michelle