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Cowboy Caviar a/k/a "Texas Caviar"
Cowboy Caviar a/k/a "Texas Caviar"
Course
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Beans, Salad
Prep Time
15
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
401
kcal
Author
Veg Life Staff
Ingredients
For the marinated black eyed peas:
1
15 oz can
Black Eyed Peas
drained and rinsed
1/8 to 1/4
c
White Wine Vinegar
1
clove
Garlic
leave whole
1/8
c
Onion
sliced
1/4
tsp
Salt
pinch
Black Pepper
For the dip:
2
Roma Tomatoes
diced
2
large
Avocados
diced
1
15 oz can
Black Beans
drained and rinsed
1
c
Corn
fresh, canned or frozen (defrosted)
1/2
c
Red Onion
finely diced
1/2
c
Bell Peppers
red, yellow, orange or green
1/4
c
Parsley
chopped
Instructions
To prepare the black eye peas for the salad:
Marinate the peas for 2 days, discarding the garlic clove after the first day.
Drain the black eyed peas and discard the liquid. We just want the peas. Do not rinse.
To complete the salad:
Toss the black eyed peas with the remaining ingredients.
Garnish with sliced avocado and fresh parsley.
This recipe can be made in advance, just omit the avocados until ready to serve.
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Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
401
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
72.6
g
|
Protein:
25.8
g
|
Fat:
10.1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1.3
g
|
Sodium:
51
mg
|
Potassium:
700
mg
|
Fiber:
30.5
g
|
Sugar:
4.5
g
|
Calcium:
60
mg
|
Iron:
7.9
mg