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Texas Caviar
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Texas Caviar

Easy to make and tasty as an appetizer or side
Course Appetizer, Side
Keyword Jalapeno Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black beans
  • 2 cups yellow corn
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice optional, adds a citrusy depth
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix all ingredients until fully combined.
  • For best flavor, place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours prior to serving.

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Notes

Want more heat? Use one to two serrano peppers instead of the jalapeño. Serranos (10,000 to 23,000 SHU) are a significant bump up in heat than a jalapeño (2,500 to 8,000 SHU). 

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg