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Black Eyed Peas Recipe

This black eyed peas peas recipe is also known as Texas caviar. It's a southern classic served on New Year's Day for luck. Serves 12 as a dip or 6 as a side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 3 cups black eyed peas cooked or (2 15 ounce cans, drained)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced (about 2/3 cup)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced (about 2/3 cup)
  • 1 small jalapeno minced
  • 3 green onions finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • juice of half of lemon or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

  • Mix everything together. Season to taste. It tastes better if it's chilled for several hours before serving to let the flavors meld together. You can serve it as a side dish or with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Use a combination of colorful peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg