How to Make Texas Caviar | Vegetarian Recipes | Allrecipes.com

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creamy dressing

Plain yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers add crunch without the heat.

Add 1/2 chopped onion to a large bowl.

Add 1 chopped green bell pepper to the bowl.

Add 1 bunch of chopped green onions to the bowl.

Wearing gloves, chop 2 jalapeno peppers, removing the stems, slicing in half lengthwise, and chopping them, removing seeds and ribs for less heat if desired.

Add the chopped jalapeno peppers to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the bowl.

Add 1 pint of cherry tomatoes cut in quarters to the bowl.

Add 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, drained and rinsed, to the bowl.

Add 1 (15 oz) can of blackeyed peas, drained and rinsed, to the bowl.

Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander.

Pour 1 (8 oz) bottle of zesty Italian dressing over the vegetables.

Toss the mixture together until well coated.

Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.

Chop a bunch of fresh cilantro right before serving.

Toss the Texas caviar with fresh cilantro to taste before serving.

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