Best 10 Texas Caviar I Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the most delectable Texas Caviar I recipe! This tantalizing dip is a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors, combining the crunch of fresh vegetables, the tanginess of zesty spices, and the richness of hearty ingredients. Whether you're looking to impress your guests at a party, add a burst of flavor to your next barbecue, or simply enjoy a delightful snack, this article will provide you with the essential steps and expert tips to craft the perfect Texas Caviar I.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the black-eyed peas, red onions, parsley, vinegar, oil, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers and hot sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.

CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR



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Don't bother with soaking and cooking beans for Classic Texas Caviar - the canned variety works well. But skip the bottled dressing, and take a little extra time to measure your own vinegar, oil and spices.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
2 fresh medium jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 small onion, cut into small dice
½ yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small dice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil (not extra virgin)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days. Before serving, adjust seasonings to taste, adding extra vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

TEXAS CAVIAR



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Slightly sweet, not too spicy. Serve with tortilla chips. Print copies of this recipe, people always ask for it!

Provided by Gina Rae Vinson

Categories     Peppers

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
2 jalapeno peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (11 ounce) can white shoepeg corn
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
4 roma tomatoes
1 bunch cilantro

Steps:

  • Remove membranes and seeds from peppers.
  • Dice peppers and place in a large plastic bowl (jalapenos should be finely chopped).
  • Drain and rinse the black beans, blackeye peas, and shoepeg corn and add to peppers.
  • Add italian dressing and stir well.
  • Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours.
  • Drain.
  • Dice roma tomatoes and cilantro and stir into mixture.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

TEXAS CAVIAR



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My neighbor gave me a container of this zippy, tangy salsa one Christmas and I had to have the recipe. I fix it regularly for potlucks and get-togethers and never have leftover. I take copies of the recipe with me whenever I take the salsa. -Kathy Faris, Lytle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bottle (8 ounces) fat-free Italian salad dressing
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, peppers, onions, parsley, pimientos and garlic. Pour salad dressing over pea mixture; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEXAS CAVIAR



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This is not the same as some of the other recipes for the same name. My family was reluctant to try this but loved it! Don't be intimidated by the laundry list of ingredients...they are mostly cans! Cooking time is refrigeration time. The recipe comes from a friend of the family. It needs 24 hours to marinate.

Provided by MSZANZ

Categories     Beans

Time P1DT20m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
2 (11 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
2 ounces finely chopped pimentos
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 small onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, water, oil, sugar, salt and pepper in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.
  • Drain beans, corn, peas, green chilies, and pimento. Combine with green peppers, celery, and onion in a bowl. Add marinade and mix well.
  • Chill covered for 24 hours.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 192, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.3

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.

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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In Texas caviar, black-eyed peas and chile peppers are layered with mustard seeds, fennel seeds, or oregano and cumin, and then pickled. These three variations can be used as side dishes or condiments. Try all three in separate one-pint jars; or use a three-pint jar and make just one, tripling the spice mixture of your choice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 3 pints

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups Traditional Black-Eyed Peas
4 sprigs fresh oregano
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
2 small fresh serrano chile peppers or other hot chile peppers
1 small Hungarian wax pepper, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds
2 small dried red-chile peppers
2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes
2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
2 1/4 cups white or cider vinegar
2 tablespoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a 1-pint canning jar, using 2 cups traditional black-eyed peas, alternate layers of peas with oregano, cumin seeds, and serrano chiles. In a second jar, layer 2 cups peas with wax peppers and mustard seeds. In a third jar, layer remaining 2 cups peas with chile peppers, red-pepper flakes, and fennel seeds. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar and salt. Heat until mixture just comes to a boil. Pour 3/4 cup vinegar mixture over each jar of peas to cover all layers. Seal jars. When mixture cools to room temperature, refrigerate at least a week and up to a month.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your Texas caviar will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet onions.
  • Chop the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly and give the caviar a more uniform texture.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be slightly crunchy, not mushy. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil will help to flavor the caviar and give it a rich, smooth texture.
  • Season the caviar to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice for a bit of brightness.
  • Chill the caviar before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and develop. Serve the caviar chilled or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Texas caviar is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, there is a Texas caviar recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful appetizer or side dish, give Texas caviar a try. You won't be disappointed!

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