
Chile Underground's Texas Caviar
Chile Underground's Texas Caviar might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. For $1.4 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 9g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 225 calories. This recipe serves 8. 4 people were glad they tried this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. This recipe from Foodista requires super-sweet grape tomatoes, olive oil, bell pepper, and oregano. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours. Overall, this recipe earns a spectacular spoonacular score of 80%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Chili Lime Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar), Easy Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar), and Cowboy Caviar (Texas Caviar).
- Serves: 8
- Time: 180 Mins
- Category: antipasti, condiment, starter, snack, appetizer, dip, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre, spread
- Health Rating: 45.0
Ingredients
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quality balsamic vinegar | 28.35 | grams | None |
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black beans | 425.243 | grams | None |
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blackeyed peas | 425.243 | grams | None |
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corn | 1.0 | can | None |
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cilantro | 0.5 | bunches | None |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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super-sweet grape tomatoes | 1.052 | pints | None |
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bell pepper | 1.0 | None | |
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ground cumin | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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jalapeño chiles | 3.0 | None | |
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olive oil | 28.35 | grams | None |
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oregano | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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red wine vinegar | 56.699 | grams | None |
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salt | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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scallions | 1.0 | bunch | None |
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onion | 0.5 | larges | None |

quality balsamic vinegar
Qty: 28.35
Metric: grams
Price: None

black beans
Qty: 425.243
Metric: grams
Price: None

blackeyed peas
Qty: 425.243
Metric: grams
Price: None

corn
Qty: 1.0
Metric: can
Price: None

cilantro
Qty: 0.5
Metric: bunches
Price: None

garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None

super-sweet grape tomatoes
Qty: 1.052
Metric: pints
Price: None

bell pepper
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None

ground cumin
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

jalapeño chiles
Qty: 3.0
Metric:
Price: None

olive oil
Qty: 28.35
Metric: grams
Price: None

oregano
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

red wine vinegar
Qty: 56.699
Metric: grams
Price: None

salt
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

scallions
Qty: 1.0
Metric: bunch
Price: None

onion
Qty: 0.5
Metric: larges
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Ingredients:
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 2: Add onion and cook for just a minute or two with stirring
Ingredients:
- onion
Step 3: Add bell pepper and stir for another minute
Ingredients:
- bell pepper
Step 4: Add minced chiles and tomatoes and stir for only a couple of minutes, to slightly soften the tomatoes
Ingredients:
- tomato
- chili pepper
Step 5: Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds or so
Ingredients:
- garlic
Step 6: Transfer skillet contents to a large mixing bowl
Equipment:
- mixing bowl
- frying pan
Step 7: Combine in the peas, beans and corn
Ingredients:
- beans
- corn
- peas
Step 8: Stir in the sliced scallions; set aside
Ingredients:
- green onions
Step 9: In a small mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth
Equipment:
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Step 10: Pour sauce over the Caviar
Ingredients:
- caviar
- sauce
Step 11: Take most of the cilantro leaves and mince them
Ingredients:
- fresh cilantro
- ground meat
Step 12: Add minced cilantro to the Caviar
Ingredients:
- cilantro
- caviar
Step 13: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 14: Garnish with remaining cilantro leaves
Ingredients:
- fresh cilantro
Step 15: Serve with hearty corn chips (no wimpy chips allowed!)
Ingredients:
- corn chips
- french fries
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
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Calories | 224.75 kcal | 11.24% |
Fat | 8.25 g | 12.7% |
Saturated Fat | 1.21 g | 7.56% |
Carbohydrates | 29.85 g | 9.95% |
Net Carbohydrates | 21.18 g | 7.7% |
Sugar | 4.91 g | 5.45% |
Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0% |
Sodium | 267.25 mg | 11.62% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 9.05 g | 18.1% |
Folate | 169.08 µg | 42.27% |
Vitamin C | 30.19 mg | 36.59% |
Fiber | 8.66 g | 34.65% |
Manganese | 0.56 mg | 28.09% |
Vitamin K | 21.5 µg | 20.47% |
Phosphorus | 180.77 mg | 18.08% |
Iron | 3.09 mg | 17.19% |
Potassium | 572.96 mg | 16.37% |
Copper | 0.32 mg | 15.93% |
Magnesium | 63.58 mg | 15.9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.23 mg | 15.28% |
Vitamin A | 686.44 IU | 13.73% |
Vitamin E | 1.82 mg | 12.12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 10.61% |
Zinc | 1.26 mg | 8.38% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13 mg | 7.41% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg | 7.02% |
Calcium | 54.39 mg | 5.44% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.43 mg | 4.25% |
Selenium | 2.25 µg | 3.21% |