Texas Caviar #SundaySupper

Black eyed peas and fresh veggies are combined to make a hearty, filling – and still healthy! – appetizer perfect for your next Game Day.

Texas Caviar - Black eyed peas and fresh veggies are combined to make a hearty, filling - and still healthy! - appetizer perfect for your next Game Day.

This week, Sunday Supper is celebrating the great American tradition of football. It’s a time when people gather around the television to watch their favorite teams.

At least this is what my husband tells me happens. I grew up in more of a hockey-loving household than a football-loving one. Despite 6 years of marriage, his love of football (college football, to be more specific, but football in general) hasn’t rubbed off on me. While he’s watching the game, I’m feeding him and whatever friends he’s invited over, and then hiding away with a book or my knitting.

Texas Caviar - Black eyed peas and fresh veggies are combined to make a hearty, filling - and still healthy! - appetizer perfect for your next Game Day.

While I might not enjoy the game, I do enjoy feeding friends. The recipe I’m sharing with you this week is a version of a dish I had years ago, something someone brought to our house for a party. It’s a great, hearty alternative to chips and salsa/guac. I made mine mild, but you can easily bump up the heat if you prefer.

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Black eyed peas and fresh veggies are combined to make a hearty, filling – and still healthy! – appetizer perfect for your next Game Day.

Texas Caviar

Black eyed peas and fresh veggies are combined to make a hearty, filling – and still healthy! – appetizer perfect for your next Game Day.

Course Appetizer, Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Liz

Ingredients

  • 2 15-16 oz. cans black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 bunch scallions thinly sliced, green parts only
  • 1 Tbs. fresh oregano
  • 1 Tbs. Tabasco sauce
  • 1 Tbs. Worstershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 3 jalapenos chopped (seeds removed, if you prefer it less spicy)
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 yellow bell pepper finely chopped
  • 3 c. fresh garlic finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately or store in fridge until ready to serve.
  2. Serve with tortilla chips.

This recipe was adapted from The Homesick Texan

Texas Caviar - Black eyed peas and fresh veggies are combined to make a hearty, filling - and still healthy! - appetizer perfect for your next Game Day.

Looking for more recipes for your next football game? Check out these great ideas from the Sunday Supper tastemakers.

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Texas Caviar: Black eyed peas and fresh veggies are combined to make a hearty, filling - and still healthy! - appetizer perfect for your next Game Day.

This post was updated in June 2018. The content remained the same, but the photos were updated and the format was tweaked.

22 thoughts on “Texas Caviar #SundaySupper”

  1. I must admit that this is one of those dishes that sounded odd to me on the idea, cold beans and all. But I love every version I have tried. I have never had it with black eyed peas before, so guess what we are having next? And I can’t wait! This will be a perfect snack while playing yard games this summer!

    1. I was doubtful too but a friend brought it over and I loved it. It’ll be great for outdoor playtime and BBQs this summer. Enjoy!

  2. Mmmm! This looks so delish. I love black-eyed peas. Thanks so much for sharing this yummy recipe with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party!

  3. I’m a hockey fan too…it started with college and continued on into the pros as students left college and went into the majors. It probably helped that I personally knew the kids playing who went on to be in the pros! This is a great party food, I have pinned it!

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