Big Texan Texas Caviar 🌵
Description: Texas is renowned for its legendary steak houses, and amidst the vibrant culinary scene stands the iconic Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo. Here, daring patrons can take on the legendary challenge of devouring a colossal 72 oz. steak, accompanied by a baked potato and shrimp cocktail, all to earn the elusive prize of a free meal. But beyond the carnivorous feats, Big Texan also offers a delightful recipe for Texas Caviar, a flavorful dish that captures the essence of Southwestern cuisine. This zesty concoction is perfect for gatherings or as a quick and easy snack, embodying the spirit of Texas hospitality.
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Vegetable, Southwestern U.S., Potluck, Weeknight, No Cook, Less than 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 196.4
- Fat Content: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 721.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.4g
- Fiber Content: 6.8g
- Sugar Content: 2g
- Protein Content: 9.1g
Yield: 5 cups
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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2 cans | Black-eyed peas |
1 | Green bell pepper |
1/4 tsp | Seasoning salt |
1/3 tsp | Chili powder |
1/2 tsp | Ground cumin |
1 | Jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional) |
2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
2 tbsp | Red onion, finely diced |
1/3 cup | Fresh cilantro, chopped |
2 tbsp | Olive oil |
1/4 cup | Red wine vinegar |
1 tbsp | Lime juice |
To taste | Salt and pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water and drain them thoroughly. Finely dice the green bell pepper, jalapeño pepper (if using), garlic, red onion, and cilantro.
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Mixing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas with the diced green bell pepper, jalapeño pepper (if using), minced garlic, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
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Seasoning: Sprinkle the seasoning salt, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
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Dressing: Drizzle olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl.
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Tossing: Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly combined, ensuring the dressing coats the mixture thoroughly.
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Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the Texas Caviar to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve: Once chilled, give the Texas Caviar a final stir and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled in a bowl alongside your favorite corn chips or tortilla chips.
Enjoy your flavorful journey through the heart of Texas with this vibrant and refreshing Big Texan Texas Caviar recipe! 🌶️🥑🌽