TEXAS COWBOY CAVIAR/ THE BEST PARTY DIP

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame offers a similar texture and nutritional profile.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers provide a milder heat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Rinse and drain 1 can of black-eyed peas.

In a bowl, add the black-eyed peas and 1 can of drained corn.

Cut 3-4 roma tomatoes in half, remove the seeds, and dice the remaining tomato flesh.

Add the diced tomatoes to the bowl.

Chop 2 avocados and add them to the mixture.

Chop 1 bunch of fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.

Use a garlic press to add 2 cloves of garlic to the mixture.

Add 3/4 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin to the mixture.

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Pour in 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar.

Stir again to combine everything.

Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to marinate, either on the counter or in the refrigerator.

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