Texas Caviar, Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Dip!
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Texas Caviar, Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Dip!
Description
Texas Caviar, also called Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Dip, combines black-eyed peas with fresh vegetables including seeded tomatoes and scallions, enhanced by diced green chilies and jalapeño for heat. Cilantro adds herbal freshness. The mixture is dressed simply with white wine vinegar and olive oil, lightly seasoned with salt, cumin, and black pepper to highlight the ingredients' flavors. The result is a chunky, colorful, and tangy dip.
Preparation involves simply mixing the ingredients and allowing them to marinate for at least a day to develop flavors fully. This dish serves well as a dip with tortilla or corn chips, or as a salad-style side. It is a traditional dish often enjoyed around New Year's for good luck.
Adjusting the jalapeño seeds increases spiciness to suit personal tastes. The dip stores well, making it a convenient make-ahead appetizer. The mix of textures from tender beans and crisp vegetables makes it satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds tomato seeded and diced
- 2 scallions sliced
- 2 tablespoons green chilies diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced, medium
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can 15 ounce black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- tortilla chips or corn chips
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Best if made 1 day in advance to let flavors blend. Serve with scoop tortilla or corn chips.
Notes
- Allow the dip to marinate for at least one day to let flavors meld properly.
- Adjust spice level by retaining jalapeño seeds for more heat or removing them for mildness.
- Serve with scoop-style tortilla or corn chips for easy dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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