Quick Texas Caviar Recipe Is Healthy, Vibrant & Delicious Appetizers Vegetables Snacks Side Dishes
Texas cuisine can surprise you. We have heavy barbecued briskets, smoked pork butts, ribs and meat-laden Texas chili and beans, but we also enjoy the lighter fare like this easy Texas caviar recipe.
With beans, peas, corn and other fresh vegetables, it is perfect on a tortilla chip. This version is spiked with a little crispy bacon and avocado, too, which ups the flavor. (For a vegetarian option, just leave the bacon out.)
To make this refreshing bean relish recipe you will need a can of black-eyed peas, a can of black beans, a can of whole kernel corn, red bell pepper, red onion, grape tomatoes, bacon, cilantro, an avocado, limes for juicing, red wine vinegar, olive oil, ground cumin and granulated sugar (optional). The ingredients are stirred together and seasoned with salt and pepper.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes to cook bacon
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Caviar
- 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup whole kernel corn
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 3 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)
Helpful Products
- Mixing Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Salt and Pepper
- Can Opener
- Mixing Bowl
- Airtight Containers
Recipe Notes
- If you're not a fan of black-eyed peas – my husband things they're "dry" – use two cans of black beans instead.
- Because it has avocado, serve this appetizer recipe immediately. If you won't be eating it right away, stir in the avocado right before serving.
Here's how to make it:
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small whole. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Put all the caviar ingredients into a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 171
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2.6g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 118mg
Total Carbohydrate: 9.4g
Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
Total Sugars: 1.8g
Protein: 3.9g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 15mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 262mg
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