Black-eyed Pea Dip
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Black-eyed Pea Dip
Description
The Black-eyed Pea Dip uses canned black-eyed peas as its base, which are rinsed and combined with a dressing of garlic, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. This mixture provides a zesty and lightly spiced foundation for the dip.
Adding fresh corn, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and optional diced jalapeño introduces a range of textures and freshness. The vegetables contribute sweetness, crunch, and herbal notes that balance the earthiness of the beans.
Avocado is gently folded in just before serving, lending a creamy element that tempers the acidity and spice. Served chilled after resting, the dip suits casual gatherings or flavorful snacks, pairing well with chips, vegetables, or as a side for grilled dishes.
Ingredients
- 15 oz black-eyed peas Eden, canned, no salt
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)
- 3 tbsp lime juice from about 1 1/2 limes, fresh
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen, thawed, cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomato quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced (optional))
- 1 avocado diced, medium
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the black eyed peas in a colander.
- In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, crushed red pepper, and salt and mix well.
- Add the black-eyed peas, corn, tomato, red onion, jalapeno if using and cilantro; mix well and refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
- When ready to eat, gently mix in the avocado and serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 cup | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.5g | 9% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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