Healthy Mexican Layer Dip (Vegan)

INGREDIENTS

2 15 ounce cans

black beans, rinsed and drained well (or 3 cups cooked black beans)

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

chili powder

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/4 cup

water

1 cup

mashed potatoes ((I used Yukon Gold))

1/2 cup

water

1/4 cup

nutritional yeast

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

finely minced jalapeño ((optional))

ripe Haas Avocados (, pitted)

3 tbsp

lemon juice ((about 1 lemon))

Roma tomato (, chopped (about 1/2 cup))

1/2 cup

finely diced red onion

1 clove

garlic (, minced)

1/2 tsp

salt

Prepared salsa or pico de gallo

chopped green onions (, for garnish)