"Note: STOP! Don't get scared away by all the components and ingredients listed below. I promise it's not as complicated as it looks - and I promise the result is worth it. This recipe is usually served in a clear dish so you can see the layers. For a crowd, double the recipe and serve in a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish. Keep in mind that the parts of the prep for the tomato and guacamole layers need to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before proceeding with the recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 large tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped fine
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1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
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3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
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2 green onions, finely minced
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2 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes)
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 green onions, sliced thin, green and white parts separated
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1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely minced
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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2 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes)
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3 avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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Salt to taste
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1 16-ounce can black beans, drained but not rinsed