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Amidst the mounds of brisket, ribs, pork-laden beans, and other offending foods you’ll find at the typical Texas barbecue, there’s one dish that is actually vegan. Here’s my family’s recipe for the dish known as Texas Caviar:
Texas Caviar
INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups chopped, seeded tomato
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 Tablespoon canned, chopped green chiles
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar or white vinegar
1 Tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeno or serrano chile pepper
1 Tablespoon chopped, fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can corn
1 can black beans, drained (or black-eyed peas for New Year’s good luck!)
Fresh cilantro for garnish
PREPARATION:
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green onions, green chiles, vinegar, jalapeno or serrano chile pepper, chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, and black beans. Top with cilantro. Along with pita chips, this makes a great appetizer to bring to parties. It also might taste great in a burrito with some mashed avocado.
Another summer-y family recipe:
Watermelon Salsa!
INGREDIENTS
3 cups seedless watermelon, diced
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup red onion, minced
Salt to taste
Optional: 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers
PREPARATION:
Stir all the ingredients together and chill. It’s simple, but oh-so-good!
VeggieGirl says
I never thought I’d hear the words “Texas” and “caviar” together – nor did I ever expect to find out that “Texas Caviar” is vegan!! Sounds like a great recipe – nice and spicy, and quite colorful! :0)
selina says
that looks very good. and sound very good as well.
Paulina says
Texas Caviar? I’ve never heard of it before. It sounds delicious though 🙂
Gaia says
That looks so fresh and colorful!
I love that!
Cakespy says
I’m with veggiegirl…”Texas Caviar” threw me for a loop…but it looks great. I love spicey recipes like this.
Tavolini says
wow–that looks delicious!
Ashasarala says
Spicey! Would it burn my tongue off?
Vegan_Noodle says
Ah yes, I love Texas caviar! Thanks for posting your family’s version! I need to make some myself sometime soon….