Best 12 Tennessee Caviar From Tennessee Recipes

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Tennessee caviar is a unique and flavorful relish originating from the state of Tennessee, known for its sweet and tangy taste. This delightful condiment is typically prepared using a combination of fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, onions, peppers, and corn, along with a variety of herbs, spices, and vinegar. It can be enjoyed as a dip, spread, or topping, adding a burst of flavor to various dishes. Discover the best recipe for authentic Tennessee caviar, bringing the taste of the South to your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR



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This is a yummy Texas caviar made with black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips as a great party appetizer.

Provided by Cassie Cooper

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
  • To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 564.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

TENNESSEE CAVIAR FROM TENNESSEE



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This all-fresh vegetable appetizer is robust and filling enough to enjoy as a meal. It came out of a local cookbook from a small town in Tennessee.

Provided by David Vaughan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can shoe peg corn
1 chopped tomato
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt
pepper
0.5 (16 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Mix and serve chilled with corn or tortilla chips.

TEXAS CAVIAR



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time P1DT15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and cooled
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced red onion
1 green or red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir again before serving.

TENNESSEE CAVIAR



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Make and share this Tennessee Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Sauces

Time 8h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained (white corn if you can get it)
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 -4 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine the peas, corn, tomatoes, green pepper, green onions, cilantro, picante sauce, vinegar and garlic in a bowl; mix gently.
  • Chill about 8 hours.
  • Drain.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

TENNESSEE CAVIAR RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-46991

Number Of Ingredients 1

2 15-can black-eyed peas,drained, 1 large ripe tomato, 1 sweet onion, 1/4 cup minced garlic, juice of 1or 2 lime, 2-3 tbs virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and stir. Let marinate for 1 to 2 hours.

TEXAS CAVIAR



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Up your snack game with this quick and colorful recipe for Texas caviar that can be a dip, salad topping, taco filling and more. My family has always gone for the rainbow version, sneaking in veggies of every color to round out the bowl. Jalapeno provides a kick, but you can remove the seeds or omit it altogether for less heat.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can corn, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely diced jalapeno (remove seeds for less heat)
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, oil, water, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk together and simmer for 3 minutes then remove from the heat. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans and corn in a large bowl. Add the onion, bell peppers and jalapeno, then pour in the dressing and stir until well combined.
  • Serve the Texas caviar immediately with tortilla chips or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

TEXAS CAVIAR FROM THE COWGIRL HALL OF FAME RESTAURANT



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Provided by Betsy Beckmann

Categories     Bean     Pepper     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Winter

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 16-oz cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed of all juice
1 small jar chopped pimentos, juice included
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, green part only
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
3 canned or fresh jalapeño chiles, chopped
1 firm, ripe, chopped tomato
2 cups vinaigrette
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic, pressed or minced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir all ingredients very well. Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, preferably overnight, in a sealed or covered container. Remember the longer it sits, the better it gets!
  • Serve with old-fashioned saltine crackers or with corn tortilla chips.

CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR



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I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't imagine a get-together at my house without this quick and healthy appetizer. -Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over black-eyed pea mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Stir in avocado just before serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEXAS CAVIAR



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Marinated for days with jalapeños, scallions and cilantro, black-eyed peas become "Texas caviar," a spicy, tangy (if sloppy) dip for tortilla chips.

Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories     dips and spreads, side dish

Time P3DT5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 16-ounce cans black-eyed peas
4 scallions, green parts only, minced
2 to 3 jalapeños, seeded and minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup corn oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Round tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Drain the peas well, rinse under running water and drain again. Transfer to a bowl. Add the scallions, jalapeños and cilantro and toss to mix. Whisk together the oil, lime juice and vinegar and pour over the beans. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to a large glass jar or airtight plastic container. Marinate the mixture for three to five days, turning the jar occasionally to mix the ingredients.
  • To serve, spoon the peas into a shallow glass bowl. Serve with chips for scooping.

TENNESSEE CAVIAR RECIPE



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Provided by rmille6277

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 15 oz black eye peas
2 15 oz black beans
1 15 oz whole kernel corn
Place all items in a colander and rinse well. Washing away the sodium.
Add
1 15 oz diced tomatoes
1 16 oz salsa (mild, medium or hot)
1 pkt of Good Season Italian Dressing, (mix oil and vinegar as instructed on the packet.)
1 small can of chopped green chilies
1 chopped green pepper
3 cloves of garlic
Big splash of balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix well. Will keep in the refrigerator for several days. This is a wonderful party dip that was given to me by a dear friend, Debbie Hill.

TEXAS CAVIAR WISCONSIN-STYLE



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Texas caviar is great with corn chip scoops or just on its own. Play with the recipe and add more items. You want all your vegetables diced to roughly the same size. This is a family favorite. Enjoy!

Provided by TerryR

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (11 ounce) can shoepeg corn, drained
2 stalks celery, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

Steps:

  • Combine the cider vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until the volume is reduced to about 1 cup. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Mix the shoepeg corn, celery, black-eyed peas, green bell pepper, and avocado together in a bowl. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the corn mixture; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 281.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

TEACHER'S CAVIAR



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I love the fresh flavors, colors and convenience of this dish. It adds fun to a workday lunch without adding inches to the waistline or putting a dent in the food budget. This can be served immediately or chilled in the morning and eaten at lunch time! It's delicious with baked tortilla chips or spooned over grilled chicken.-Ellen Finger, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained and quartered
1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, honey, salt and cayenne. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Serve with baked chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh and high-quality vegetables for the best flavor.
  • Chop Ingredients Evenly: Ensure uniform chopping of vegetables for even cooking and texture.
  • Use a Sharp Knife: A sharp knife makes chopping and dicing vegetables easier and safer.
  • Marinate the Vegetables: Marinating enhances the flavors and adds depth to the dish.
  • Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the Tennessee caviar for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or chives for extra color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Tennessee caviar is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or topping for grilled meats or fish. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, it's a perfect addition to any summer gathering. Whether you follow a traditional recipe or experiment with different variations, Tennessee caviar is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and whip up this delicious Southern delicacy today!

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