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This Texas Caviar is an easy recipe to make for fall BBQs, get togethers, or a game day appetizer. Serve it with tortilla chips for a delicious combination!

This Texas Caviar is an easy recipe to make for fall BBQs, get togethers, or a game day appetizer. Serve with tortilla chips for a delicious combination.

Texas caviar is something I love to eat on chips any time of year. It is not real caviar, but it is a super easy (and not to mention frugal) recipe that uses veggies and other ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard. It can be made in a hurry and is perfect for putting together for guests on the fly.

There are many ways to make this classic appetizer. Some people will tell you to buy bottled dressing, but I find that it just tastes so much better if I use my own dressing that is super easy to make anyway. So, pull out some tortilla chips and make this Texas Caviar for a delicious southwest flavored dip that basically acts like a salsa.

Texas Caviar Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 15 ounce can of white or yellow corn
  • 15 ounce can of black beans
  • 15 ounce can of black eyed peas
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 bunch of green onions
  • 2 small jalapeños
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, diced
  • 8 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt (more to taste if needed)
Directions: 
1. Start by draining all the starch and rinsing the black beans and black eyed peas. Set aside while you drain the water off the corn. You can also use hominy if you prefer here.
2. Chop your green onions and set aside. Dice your red onions finely. Chop your cilantro.
3. Take your two jalapeños and carefully remove the seeds inside. Chop your jalapeños finely, almost minced. Make sure to wash your hands very thoroughly after handling these peppers.
4. In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, olive oil and salt to create a vinaigrette.
5. In a  larger bowl, mix together beans, black eyed peas, and corn. Add in your vinaigrette dressing, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. Fold in well so that everything is evenly distributed.
6. Cover and refrigerate for a half hour or so to let the flavors come together. Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for many Tex-Mex dishes.
This Texas Caviar is an easy recipe to make for fall BBQs, get togethers, or a game day appetizer. Serve with tortilla chips for a delicious combination.

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Texas Caviar

Course Appetizer
Author Staff

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can of white or yellow corn
  • 15 ounce can of black beans
  • 15 ounce can of black eyed peas
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 bunch of green onions
  • 2 small jalapeños
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup cilantro diced
  • 8 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt more to taste if needed

Instructions

  • Start by draining all the starch and rinsing the black beans and black eyed peas. Set aside while you drain the water off the corn. You can also use hominy if you prefer here.
  • Chop your green onions and set aside. Dice your red onions finely. Chop your cilantro.
  • Take your two jalapeños and carefully remove the seeds inside. Chop your jalapeños finely, almost minced. Make sure to wash your hands very thoroughly after handling these peppers.
  • In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, olive oil and salt to create a vinaigrette.
  • In a larger bowl, mix together beans, black eyed peas, and corn. Add in your vinaigrette dressing, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. Fold in well so that everything is evenly distributed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a half hour or so to let the flavors come together. Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for many Tex-Mex dishes.

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Goat Cheese and Marinara Dip

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.