Black-eyed pea and Hominy Texas Caviar

Black-eyed Peas and Hominy Texas Caviar

Ingredients:   

1 can (4-ounce) diced roasted green chilies, diced 1 can (15-ounce) Black-eyed peas 1 can (15-ounce) Golden Hominy (white can work also) 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 ½ cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt as needed (depends on the salt level of the canned ingredients)

Steps: 

1. Open cans, drain hominy and peas and add to a mixing bowl.
2. Dice the red pepper and mince the garlic and add to the hominy mixture.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing elements (garlic, vinegar, olive oil and salt). If you plan to store the bean caviar for 1-2 days before serving you can make a classic vinaigrette by adding all the ingredients except the olive oil and whisk it in slowly to make an emulsion that will hold.
4. Add the dressing to the hominy mixture and gently mix together
5. Adjust salt seasoning to taste if needed.

• 4g of fiber—a flavorful addition to the goal of 25-30 grams of fiber per day
• Can use green peppers also, red offers a nice color contrast to the chilies
• Golden hominy tends to have fewer calories, fat and sodium than white hominy