Texas Caviar. Has anyone ever heard of such a thing? Maybe I've been living under a rock.
Here's what you're going to need: black beans, black eyed peas, corn, red and yellow bell peppers, a jalapeno or two, cilantro, onion, lime juice, some kind of oil, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Most of this you will already have in your kitchen.
This caviar is so fresh. I think it's supposed to be a snack/appetizer but I could eat it as a meal. I could even eat it without tortilla chips. Honestly, I'm in love with this stuff.
Texas Caviar
Servings: 15 or so
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Servings: 15 or so
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can yellow corn, rinsed and drained
1 can of petite tomatoes, rinsed and drained (or two small fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced)
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1/2 C chopped cilantro
1/2 C chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cilantro
2 Tbsp. safflower oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
1 Tbsp. lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
a dash or so of cayenne pepper if you please (not pictured)
Mix all ingredients together and let sit overnight in a glass container for best results. Enjoy with tortilla chips!
Mix all ingredients together and let sit overnight in a glass container for best results. Enjoy with tortilla chips!
The older this mix gets, the better it tastes. If you're making it for a party it is best to put it all together the night before so all the juices can marinate in the fridge. I only used one jalapeno when I made mine and it turned out hot enough. I also pulsed the cilantro and onion in the food processor because I was feeling lazy. Also, please please please PLEASE use latex gloves or some kind of protection for your hands when you are seeding and dicing the jalapenos. Jalapeno pepper burned hands are too painful to be overlooked here!
