Meals Matter

Picnic Caviar

Contributed By: gelibeli8
Vegetarian Times

Ingredients

1/4 cup Rice vinegar

1/4 cup Vegetable oil

1 tbs Sugar

2 cloves Garlic, minced (2 tsp)

1/2 tsp Dried oregano

1/2 tsp Dried basil

1 15-oz Can pinto beans or black eyed peas, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cups Fresh corn kernels

1 Red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)

1/2 Small red onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1 2-oz Can diced green chiles with liquid

1/4 cup Chopped cilantro

Preparation

1. Whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic, oregano, and basil in large bowl.

2. Stir in black and pinto beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, chiles, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: padrikk

This is delicious and looks so inviting with the bright colors of the peppers, corn, and cilantro. We served it as a dip with corn chips yet it would make a great side dish or eat as a salad.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree
Appetizers
Snack

Nutrient Information

Calories: 189
Total Fat: 7.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 433 mg
Fiber: 7 g