Best 10 Texas Caviar With Lime And Cilantro Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Texas with our guide to crafting the perfect Texas Caviar with Lime and Cilantro. This vibrant and refreshing salad, also known as Cowboy Caviar, bursts with bold flavors and textures, making it a delightful side dish or appetizer. With its origins in the vibrant Texan culinary scene, this dish has captured hearts and taste buds with its zesty blend of black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers, all tossed in a tangy dressing infused with lime, cilantro, and a hint of heat. Let's dive into the world of Texas Caviar and explore the secrets behind its irresistible charm.

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

TEXAS CAVIAR (COWBOY CAVIAR)



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Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar) is a fun side or chip dip made with black eyed peas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos with a cilantro lime vinaigrette in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup corn
1 yellow onion (, diced)
1 green bell pepper (, diced)
1 jalapeno (, deseeded and deveined and minced)
1 bunch green onions (, diced)
1 pint grape tomatoes (, quartered)
15 ounces black eyed peas (, drained and rinsed)
15 ounces black beans (, drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup cilantro (, chopped)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Add the corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, green onions, grape tomatoes, black eyed peas, black beans and cilantro together in a large bowl.
  • To a food processor add the olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin and garlic and process until the garlic is smooth then toss it with the ingredients in the bowl and let sit for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 299 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TEXAS CAVIAR I



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Here's a spicy Texas favorite. Black-eyed peas and black beans are marinated in a fiery, flavorful mixture. This is great with tortilla chips or bread -- and plenty of cold iced tea!

Provided by ELKINSMEG

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together onion, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, zesty Italian dressing, black beans, black-eyed peas and coriander. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours. Toss with desired amount of fresh cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHILI LIME TEXAS CAVIAR



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Make and share this Chili Lime Texas Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Randy S.

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 1 batch, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

15 ounces black-eyed peas or 15 ounces beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounces sweet corn, rinsed and drained
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 a red onion, diced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 ripe avocados, diced
1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons cilantro (freshly chopped)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, adjust to your preference of spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut up and mix ingredients together.
  • Put over chopped greens, or eat with chips as a salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2383.8, Fat 123.6, SaturatedFat 18.1, Sodium 3756.7, Carbohydrate 283.9, Fiber 87.9, Sugar 36.2, Protein 74.9

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.

TEXAS CAVIAR RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-5531

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup diced avocado
1/2 cup store-bought fresh black bean and corn salsa
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; stir until well blended. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Good served with light tortilla scoops or red bell pepper wedges.

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.

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.

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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This is a wonderful salsa/dip that we serve at New Year's Eve parties so we can get a head start on "good luck" for the new year. Taste test to determine your own personal degree of hotness. To increase the "heat" add more jalapenos or some minced fresh cilantro.

Provided by Susie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups black-eyed peas, pre-cooked or 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 (4 1/4 ounce) cans chopped black olives
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 lime, juice of
1 avocado, chopped
salt

Steps:

  • Place peas in a colander and rinse off juice.
  • Drain well.
  • Combine black-eyed peas with next 3 ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl.
  • Place jalapeno peppers, vinegar, oil, garlic clove, lime juice and avocado into blender and combine until smooth.
  • Add avocado mixture to pea mixture and combine well.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 396, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • Fresh ingredients are key: Use the freshest vegetables and herbs you can find for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the beans: The beans should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make Texas caviar, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking.
  • Make it ahead of time: Texas caviar can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a great option for parties or potlucks.
  • Serve it chilled: Texas caviar is best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Texas caviar is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, salad, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover beans and vegetables, and it is also a healthy and flavorful addition to any party or potluck. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Texas caviar a try!

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