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sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: low-fat sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Chickpeas offer protein while pinto beans are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: avocado spread

Mashed avocado is a healthier alternative with similar texture.

Layer lettuce at the bottom of a large serving dish.

Add a layer of diced tomatoes over the lettuce.

Spoon a layer of black beans on top of the tomatoes.

Spread a layer of corn over the black beans.

Add diced red onion as the next layer.

Layer sliced avocado over the red onion.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the avocado.

Dollop sour cream across the cheese layer.

Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the top.

Sprinkle cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños.

Top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving.

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