Foodie Friday- Texas Caviar

black beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Edamame is higher in protein, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers are milder and lower in calories, while green bell peppers are often cheaper.

Wash and rinse the can of black eyed peas to remove brine.

Rinse and dump the can of black beans.

Let the frozen corn reach room temperature and then add it to the mixture.

Chop the bell pepper (red) and add it to the bowl.

Add a container of pico de gallo, which includes tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos.

Add 5 cloves of minced garlic to the mixture.

Pour in the juice of 1 lime.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to taste.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar (or alternative like Italian dressing or jalapeno juice).

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.

Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight) to let the flavors marry.

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