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Texas Caviar Recipe

Serene Herrera
Texas Caviar is fantastic! An easy flavorful appetizer or snack made with black eyed peas and marinated in a fresh herb dressing.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 6
Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15.5 ounce cans Black Eyed Peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Diced Green Chiles
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Instructions
 

  • In a medium size mixing bowl add the black-eyed peas, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and diced chiles. Stir to combine.
  • In a food processor add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, garlic cloves, parsley, lemon juice, basil, oregano, honey, and water. Process until combined and herbs and garlic are incorporated throughout.
  • Pour the dressing over the black-eyed peas. Add enough to coat the bean mixture. It's possible you may have a little dressing leftover.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator. Allow to marinate overnight and serve the next day.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 540mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
Keyword Appetizers, Dips, Dressings, Easy, Family Meals and Snacks, No Cook, Party Food, Snacks, Tex Mex, Vegetarian
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